Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…
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Recently we also introduced central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS), a different kind of sleep apnea which occurs when the brain fails to signal to the respiratory system that it needs to continue breathing during sleep. CSAS is not a problem of mechanics, like OSA. Instead, it is a neurological problem. It can lead to recognizable…
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Why time changes make us tired Whats one lost hour? It doesn’t seem like much. In fact, for average Americans, the amount of sleep loss that correlates with the springtime change is about 40 minutes, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). You can expect to feel a little slow and sleepy until midweek following…
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It seems counterintuitive to push sleep as part of a successful weight-loss program, but the fact is that sleep is crucial to managing appetite as well as metabolism. What happens during sleep To understand how sleep and weight loss (and gain) go hand in hand, let’s review what happens during sleep which can make an…
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That’s probably not the way your bed partner snores. If only the charming, harmless snoring depicted in cartoons could replace the ugly, dangerous reality of sleep-disordered breathing. We hear the laments about snoring bed partners at the sleep center all the time and thoroughly appreciate the frustration that comes of living with a loved one…
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But did you know that working night shifts, third shift (graveyard shift), early morning shifts, or rotating shifts can also affect your hormone and hunger levels, causing you to gain weight? Why Is Shift Work So Hard on the Body? Before discussing the hormones and weight gain, its important to understand how shift work affects…
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be difficult to treat. Finding the perfect air pressure setting for some patients can be a real challenge.For this reason, many physicians prescribe an Auto-CPAP (or APAP) machine instead of a CPAP delivery system, because they put their trust in the smart technology that comes with auto-titrating devices. While CPAP…
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Chronic pain is the enemy of sleep. It leads to sleep complaints for an estimated 28 million Americans. At the same time, millions also suffer from another chronic problem: sleep apnea. Doubtless, because of the sheer numbers of people experiencing these problems, there will be crossover between these two patient populations. Add to the equation…
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Once you receive and begin to use your CPAP equipment, you will need to take good care to maintain it. You will also need to check it on a regular basis to make sure its not broken, leaking, or worn out. Most elements of your CPAP setup are fairly durable, but they will wear out…
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You may have noticed that were big fans of healthy weight management at Sound Sleep Health, and thats no coincidence: we know first-hand how untreated sleep apnea can lead to weight gain and how being overweight can contribute to sleep apnea. Research shows that up to 80 percent of sleep apnea sufferers are obese. But…
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If this is not news to you, it’s probably because you join the millions of Americans suffering from sleep loss, which leads to problems with daytime sleepiness while at work, behind the wheel of a car, or going about the many activities of your day. While insomnia may account for a good number of complaints…
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