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Did you know you can reduce your risk of sleep apnea and obesity? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking steps to be more active and losing weight are two of the most important things you can do to protect your health.  So if you want to live healthier and prevent sleep […]

Most people know that clenching or grinding their teeth is a bad habit. But few people know how to stop it, especially when they do it while they sleep. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can lead to all sorts of problems, including… Tooth decay, chipping, cracking, or sensitivity Gum recession Jaw pain Morning headaches […]

A tongue tie is also known as ankyloglossia. It’s a condition that occurs when the lingual frenulum (the thin piece of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is shorter or tighter than usual, restricting the tongue’s movement.  Healthcare providers typically diagnose tongue ties in infants and young children. […]

For most of the United States, Daylight Saving Time began on March 12, 2023, at 2:00 AM. And it will end on November 5, 2023, at 2:00 AM.  During Daylight Saving Time (DST), clocks are set one hour ahead of standard time. Every state except for Hawaii and Arizona follows this rule. The U.S. first […]

Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which a person’s airway becomes fully or partially blocked when they sleep. The blockage causes them to repeatedly stop and start breathing. And the lack of air entering their lungs results in a reduction of oxygen in the blood. This is called hypoxia. And it interrupts the sleep […]

Do you often feel like you spend more time trying to fall asleep than you do sleeping? If so, you’re not alone.  When you can’t sleep, the anxiety you feel about not falling asleep can create a cycle of nervous energy that keeps you alert.  And if your mind can’t calm down, your body can’t […]

How you position your body while you’re awake and asleep can affect your health. If you experience aches or pains, your posture may be to blame.  You’ve probably been told to sit up straight at least once in your life – probably more. But good posture isn’t just about looking good or having good manners. […]

Getting a good night’s rest is beneficial in so many ways. Consistent high-quality sleep improves focus, creativity, empathy, and mood. It improves relationships, making you a better parent, co-worker, or friend. It reduces stress and anxiety and increases your performance at work or school.  But all too often, people take sleep for granted and don’t […]

Young children need lots of sleep. Newborns 0-3 months need to sleep 14-17 hours. Infants 4-11 months need to sleep 12-15 hours. Toddlers 1-2 years old need to sleep 11-14 hours. And preschoolers 3-5 years old need to sleep 10-13 hours.  But children usually don’t get the full amount of sleep they need from sleeping […]

How do you feel in the morning? Do you feel bright-eyed and alert? Or do you feel sluggish and like you can’t quite shake your sleepiness?  If you wake up feeling the latter, you’re not alone. Morning alertness is a struggle for a lot of people, and many people attribute the problem to their genes.  […]