24You’ve probably heard time and time again that you need to get enough sleep. But are you aware of what happens if you (always) don’t? According to sleep experts, chronic sleep deprivation can have deleterious effects on a person’s health. Below, you’ll learn about the negative health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, how much sleep…
Studies have linked sleep disorders to allergies, namely that people with allergies have a much higher incidence of sleep difficulties than those without. The worse your allergies are, the worse your sleep problem tends to be. Sleep is imperative to your overall health, so if allergy symptoms (coughing, nasal congestion, etc.) are interfering with your…
Loud snoring is a typical symptom of sleep apnea, but it is possible to snore despite not having this medical condition. Other reasons why you may snore include your sleep position – like sleeping on your back, which can make the base of the tongue and soft palate collapse, thereby blocking the airway – or…
If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely that you’ve had COVID-19, and you’re wondering whether it has anything to do with your lingering sleep problems. Let’s unearth some facts to establish whether insomnia is indeed an aftermath of COVID-19 and find out what you can do to get your sleep back on track. Long COVID…
The importance of sleep cannot be overemphasized. That is why over the past two decades, the National Sleep Foundation has been promoting Sleep Awareness Week around the second week of March, with the goal of shining a spotlight on the importance of establishing healthy sleep routines. Here at the Lung & Sleep Specialists of North…
Getting eight hours of restful, uninterrupted sleep each night is essential for your optimal mental and physical health. Sleep provides a foundation for all your daily activities and decisions. However, in the increasingly stressful world we live in, many people struggle to maintain a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep Deprivation Isn’t Only the Lack of Sleep…
Being unable to sleep throughout the night can have the immediate effect of tiredness, exhaustion, irritability, and distractedness the next day. Sleeping poorly from time to time is part of life. Chronic sleeplessness, however, can have long-term consequences. The effects of sleep deprivation are well-known — from memory and concentration problems to mood changes, weakened…
We chuckle at one of Snow White’s seven dwarfs, Sleepy, who is always struggling to stay awake – able to fall asleep at the drop of a hat. Many people feel like they can identify with Sleepy, and it’s no joke: As many as 200,000 people in the United States are living with a condition…
