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It’s becoming common practice to prescribe even young children sleeping aids and sleeping pills. The average age of children who receive sleep-aid prescriptions is decreasing as complaints of sleep issues, like pediatric insomnia, are increasing.  But studies show when kids use sleeping aids, they experience a 50% weakening, or unwiring, of the brain-cell connections originally […]

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. It’s characterized by the repeated interruption of breathing during sleep. While sleep apnea can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, it’s especially prevalent in children with Down syndrome.  Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. And it can lead […]

Poor sleep is a common problem affecting millions of people around the world. Many factors can contribute to poor sleep quality, from busy work schedules to increasing reliance on electronic devices. And while poor sleep may seem like a relatively minor issue, it can have serious consequences on people’s health. One of the risks associated […]

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many women. But it can also bring its own set of health risks.  One such risk is sleep apnea, a condition that affects millions of Americans and can be especially dangerous during pregnancy. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep and causes pauses in breathing. Left […]

Narcolepsy and sleep apnea are both sleep disorders. But aside from excessive daytime fatigue, the causes, symptoms, and treatments for each disorder differ significantly.  Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder. It’s caused by the lack of a sleep-regulating brain chemical called hypocretin, also known as orexin. Narcolepsy affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. […]

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 […]