It’s an old stereotype that the older we get, the more we snore. Watch cartoons and kids’ movies, and you’ll find the grandmother or grandfather, if they’re ever sleeping, will undoubtedly be snoring. This stereotype may be masking a very serious issue that has profound implications for the quality of life for all of us […]

Everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes, even sleep experts and health professionals. When we’re lying awake at night, struggling in vain to fall asleep, we might wish we had a sleep expert there with us to tell us what to do. Luckily, if you have trouble falling asleep, we have put together this list of expert […]

What to Eat and Avoid Eating Before Bedtime Health experts recommend people avoid eating between two and four hours before they go to sleep, but going to bed hungry causes problems. As the body sends out signals to the brain that you are hungry, it’s harder to fall asleep peacefully and stay asleep. Here are […]

The relationship between losing sleep and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, is well-defined. Research has uncovered a strong correlation between the amount of quality sleep a person gets each night and their level of moodiness. That’s because if you don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, […]

People who suffer from sleep apnea know all too well how it can impact one’s life. They often wake up feeling tired and as if they did not get enough rest. Many don’t realize just how dangerous this is, however. Studies show that sleep impact can have severe consequences if it goes untreated. As you […]

If you have ever wondered whether you or a loved one suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you are not alone. OSA is more common than most people think, but it is also widely misunderstood. In fact, there are so many myths about sleep apnea that we have compiled a list of them to help […]

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that does not receive enough attention. If left untreated, individuals with sleep apnea can slowly starve their bodies of enough oxygen, leading to high blood pressure, heart failure, and even a stroke. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be dealing with sleep apnea, […]

A new finding seems to show that if the brain gets out of rhythm during sleep, it may negatively affect how much is remembered the next morning–even in people that do not have Alzheimer’s or another brain disease. The good news is, it might be fixable. The study worked like this–a team of scientists had […]

Nearly 60 million people across the United States have been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Of that staggering number of people, a full 80% of them report that their symptoms get worse at night, to the point where they may even wake up at night due to discomfort from this chronic form of acid […]