Breathe Easy: How Your Home’s Air Quality Impacts Your Sleep
Sleep is a precious commodity…
Creating an Ideal Sleep Environment for Restful Nights
A peaceful and restful sleep…
Magnesium: The Vital Mineral for Restful Sleep
Sleep difficulties affect a significant…
The Importance of Sleep for Optimal Health and Well-being
Sleep is a fundamental biological…
The Significance of Sleep Cycles for Students’ Learning
The importance of healthy sleep…
Can Smart Watches Detect Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea, a disorder characterized…
Sleep Deprivation and Work Performance
It is an unfortunate fact of life that spending the majority of our adulthood at a job is a reality. In addition to an American workday that averages 9.5 hours, a Sleep in America poll we looked at found that each week, Americans are spending more than four extra hours working from home – a statistic undoubtedly fueled by the post-pandemic climate.
How Weight Affects Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In obese people, fat deposits in the upper respiratory tract make the airway narrow, leading to a decrease in muscle activity in this region and, ultimately, apneic and hypoxic episodes – thus, sleep apnea. These episodes lead to an oxygen decrease in both blood vessels and body tissues, and this decreased oxygenation is a contributor to tissue hypoxia, the primary aggressor of atherosclerosis.
From Awake to REM: Understanding the Stages of Sleep
When we’re young, we really don’t think about it too much, but after we’ve put some years behind us and have to catch a good night’s rest in order to function at a job in the adult world, we come to understand the value of sleep. According to research we’ve looked at and analyzed, the average human being spends a third of their life sleeping, and it should come as no surprise that good sleep equates to good health.
The Intricacies of Sleep: Exploring the Profound Impact on Health and Well-being
Sleep, far from being a…