Sarah Wagner 
If your bedroom temperature is too warm, falling asleep, and staying asleep, can be difficult. Experts recommend keeping your sleep environment between a cool 60-67°F (15-19° C). But sometimes, even when the thermostat is at an optimum level, we still find ourselves lying in bed feeling hot, uncomfortable, and unable to drift off. There are … Read more
We’ve all been there, our alarm goes off in the morning, and we’re so comfortable that the temptation to hit snooze and turn over for five more minutes overtakes us, and before we know it, we’re running late for work. The funny thing about this common habit is that no matter how annoying it is … Read more
Approximately 24 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but do not know it. The negative effects of this sleep condition can have far-reaching consequences, so getting treatment as soon as possible is crucial if you recognize the symptoms. It can be tempting to attempt self-diagnosis in this era of internet symptom detectors and seemingly unlimited … Read more
The medical condition of nocturia, or frequent urination at night, affects millions of people in the United States who are unaware of its existence. It has become difficult for many due to nocturia to fall asleep, which leads to a degrading quality of life. We all need good sleep to function sanely, which is why … Read more
Pulling an all-nighter is never really recommended, but sometimes there are excellent reasons why you have to. Perhaps you have a flight leaving in the middle of the night, or you have an exam to sit in the morning that you aren’t prepared for. Or maybe you and your partner want to sit through an … Read more
Meditation can help with several health problems, including mental, physical, and sleep disorders. Meditating promotes relaxation, leading to a better night’s sleep and general life quality. Mediating has become increasingly popular in recent years across America, with one in six practicing it at some point during our lives. How can we use it to help … Read more
Snoring is characterized by loud breathing when a person is sleeping. It is a common ailment that may strike anybody at any time. Statistics show that overweight males and women are more likely to be affected. In addition, snoring is a condition that frequently becomes worse with age. The occasional bout of snoring is not … Read more
Do you often wake up with a pounding head? You’re not alone; thousands of people frequently experience morning headaches, and many have no idea why it happens. But help is at hand, as there are a variety of explanations for these unpleasant symptoms, and many of them have a surprisingly simple remedy. In this post, … Read more
Obstructive sleep apnea is not something that just appears one morning. Instead, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is thought to represent the most severe form of a spectrum of sleep-related breathing difficulties. On the opposite extreme is benign snoring, which has no effect on sleep health but may interrupt the sleep of a bedmate. Upper airway … Read more
Discovering that you have sleep apnea can be a frightening experience. With a new diagnosis, you’re also being introduced to a variety of treatment choices, each with its own set of characteristics. If you and your physician have agreed that CPAP is the best treatment choice for you, the next step is to choose a … Read more