Sleep Deprivation

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Whether or not you wear socks to bed may seem like an insignificant detail. But research shows that wearing socks to bed can significantly improve your sleep quality.   Anecdotally, many people claim to sleep better when they wear socks. But now, research backs up these claims.  Here’s how sleeping with socks on can improve your […]

Most parents know that establishing a bedtime routine for their children is important. But few parents realize just how crucial it can be. A good bedtime routine helps your child get the rest they need to grow and thrive, while a lack of routine can lead to sleep problems and behavioral issues.  So what exactly […]

Many people try CPAP therapy when they’re first diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If they have trouble using the CPAP, they become candidates for oral appliance therapy. Until now, CPAP has been the first line of therapy for all patients, but a new study suggests that the underlying cause of OSA determines whether CPAP […]

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment can prevent or reverse cardiovascular disease in prediabetic patients. OSA and prediabetes or diabetes are common comorbidities among Americans. Sixty percent of Americans with OSA have either prediabetes or diabetes. Yet 80% of OSA cases […]