A more common sleep disorder than most people are even aware, sleep apnea occurs when an individual’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the sleep process. The classic symptoms of this ailment include daytime fatigue, obnoxious snoring and overall restless sleep, with the most typical causes stemming from a blocked airway or a signaling problem in the brain.
How Students Benefit from Quality Sleep
If you’re a hard-working student, you know how tricky it is to prioritize sleep over all the other things on your to-do list. School can consume every part of the day, and it’s difficult to get even the minimum recommended hours of sleep you need to function.
Sleep Specialist vs Primary Care Doctor- Who to see for your sleep problems?
At the Sweet Sleep Studio, we get asked many questions regarding sleep disorders, sleep studies, and the difference between getting sleep help from a primary care doctor versus a board certified sleep specialist. The most basic answer is, one doctor is specialist in sleep medicine and one is not.
The Effect Menopause Can Have On Your Sleep
Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women although menopausal symptoms vary from woman to woman. During the perimenopause or transition phase, a woman’s ovaries gradually (over several years) decrease production of estrogen and progesterone. If a woman has her ovaries surgically removed, periods end abruptly and menopausal symptoms become more severe.
What is a Sleep Study? A Complete Guide to Treating Sleep Disorders.
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Seven Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders afflicting approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. with an estimated 80% of cases going…
Chronic vs Acute Insomnia: Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or trouble getting restful, uninterrupted sleep. It’s the most common sleep disorder in the United States, with…
Why Am I So Sleepy All the Time?
“I’m tired and sleepy every day,” said the exhausted patient. No matter how early she went to bed or how late she slept, she still…
All Sleep Disorders Do Not Require a Sleep Study
Do you—or does your primary care physician—have reason to believe that you may have a sleep disorder? You may think that you need to have…
What is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titration Study?
If your doctor or sleep medicine specialist has already performed a sleep study and has determined your airway becomes blocked while you're sleeping, they'll likely…