Sleep Disorders Archives

Beyond Snoring: Sleep Apnea’s Surprising Impact on Your Mental Wellness

Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing for brief periods while you sleep. Experts estimate that sleep apnea affects about 5% to 10% of the population,1 but many people may have it without knowing. You may not realize that sleep apnea and mental health are closely tied together. Sleep apnea causes you to lose out […]
The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Well-being

You may enjoy hitting the snooze button a few times to catch those extra minutes of precious rest. Sleep is essential! And whenever you sleep well at night, you feel rested and ready to start your day. But did you know that sleep is fundamental for optimal mental well-being? Sleep plays a critical role in […]
Snooze you (don’t) lose: Pros & Cons of various sleep aids

Our modern culture is laden with tired people. Wearing productivity and busyness like a badge of honor, you would think sleeping less is a contest. Approximately 1 in 4 American adults report having significant sleep disturbance 15 of 30 days per month. Think of that—HALF of their days are spent with sleep deprivation (defined as […]

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