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Your sleep can be affecting your relationships, your health, and more...You spend at least one quarter of your life sleeping. Shouldn't you be doing it right? As an adult, you need 7-8 hours of sleep per night. When you do not get enough sleep time, your body creates a "sleep-debt" and will demand that debt to be repaid eventually. Over time, your body may get used to this deprivation but your judgment, reaction time and other functions will still be impaired.
Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders and affect almost every field of medicine. At least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders each year, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. These disorders and the resulting sleep deprivation interfere with work, driving, and social activities.
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The lastest posts from our NEWS page will appear in the section below on our homepage, or you can navigate to our NEWS page by clicking here. Does a messy bedroom affect sleep? Sleep experts give us the definitive answer
Your sleep quality and wellbeing depends on your organizational habits – here’s how to ensure your room is ready for the perfect slumber Clutter does have negative connotations, but it is an inevitable (and somewhat personal) part of every home. And recent design movements (spurred particularly by social media) have given us every permission to fill our rooms with meaningful things. However, if you’re looking for ways to sleep better, the solution could simply come…
5 tips for getting through the holidays with sleep apnea
The holiday season is a joyous time of year. From getting together with friends and family to eating delicious meals and travelling, it’s always a time to look forward to. But it can also cause unwanted stress that can negatively affect your sleep apnea condition. Follow along below as we outline certain steps you can take to make this holiday season pass by smoothly. Pack spare parts and equipment Like a lot of people around…
Is the turkey making you sleepy? Or is it sleep apnea?
With Thanksgiving coming, it’s time for many Americans to indulge in some of their favorite pastimes: food, football and naps! Our friends at Sleep Foundation have some interesting information for you about a Thanksgiving favorite. Feeling sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner is common. Many people find they cannot stop yawning as they clean up dishes, while others nod off during a football game. This is often blamed on turkey, since it contains tryptophan Tryptophan is an…
Teacher’s guide to sleep – and why it matters
On average teachers get just six hours’ sleep a night. Neurologist Judy Willis explains why this is detrimental and offers her tips on how to nod off with ease in this article from The Guardian. If you are a sleep deprived teacher you may not be aware of the term woodpeckering, but you’ve probably done it. It happens the day following a bad night’s sleep. You’re sitting in a long meeting and you can barely…
How Sleep Apnea Affects The Eyes
The month of August is National Eye Exam Month. Did you know that some eye conditions are associated with sleep apnea? According to our friends at eyenvision.com and the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and Health Canada reports similar prevalence. It’s a sleep disorder where people stop breathing — often multiple times per night — while sleeping. If you have sleep apnea: it tends to take longer for your…
5 Tips to Beat Summer Insomnia, According to a Sleep Expert
Program your brain for more restful sleep. In July 2021, our friends over at Woman’s World posed the question, “Do you find yourself struggling to get to sleep more than usual in the summertime?” They answered that question in the following article. According to sleep experts, there are actually a few reasons why it’s harder to catch those Z’s during this season. Summer insomnia is something that should be addressed. We spoke to Dr. Carleara…
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