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Sometimes, you need a nap. You’re spent, and your emotional tank is empty. A nap is the only way you’re going to make it through the rest of the day.  But will taking a nap make it harder to fall asleep later at night? It could. But it doesn’t have to if you nap the […]

Every parent of young children experiences the bedtime battle from time to time. Some parents experience it nightly.  With repeated pleas for five more minutes or to tell you one more thing, the bedtime battle can feel frustrating and tiresome.  But before losing patience with your children, try to understand the underlying cause of their […]

Waking up in the middle of the night is stressful. Maybe you’ll fall right back asleep. Or maybe you’ll toss and turn for hours or be up the rest of the night.  You can’t be sure. And the anxiety over not knowing can also cause you to stay awake.  So what should you do if […]

If you have sleep apnea, your most effective treatment option is likely a CPAP machine. This device uses a mask and air pressure to keep your airways open while you sleep so you can get the rest you need.  Many first-time users go through an adjustment period with their CPAP machines. They find the mask […]

If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea, one of the treatment options is oral appliance therapy. Oral appliance therapy isn’t suitable for all sleep apnea patients. To get the most effective care, patients should use a CPAP machine. But if patients find CPAP machines to be too noisy, uncomfortable, or difficult to use, oral […]

Most parents know that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for their kids’ healthy growth and development. But did you know there are strategies your kids can try to improve their sleep? There’s a nerve in the body called the vagus nerve. And stimulating this nerve can help your kids relax and sleep better.  […]

Be honest: how many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock this morning? If you’re like a lot of people, the answer is probably “too many.” But did you know there are health risks associated with snoozing? Stealing a few extra minutes of shuteye once in a while isn’t a big […]

You have two ways for air to get into your lungs: through your nose and mouth.  Most people breathe through both their nose and mouth. But some people breathe primarily through their mouth, including when they sleep. Chronic mouth-breathing can cause health problems, however.  In children, these problems include crooked teeth, facial deformities, and poor […]

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. It affects an estimated 30-50% of adults in the United States. But what is insomnia exactly? And what are the different types? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. A variety of factors can cause insomnia. These […]

It’s a scary thought – losing your memory. But for many people, it’s a reality. Several factors can lead to memory loss. These factors include age, disease, and injury, but a lesser-known cause of memory loss is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep. This […]