If you are one of those 60 million Americans who suffer from poor-quality sleep, you might want to consider a sleep study. A sleep study is a noninvasive diagnostic test that helps sleep medicine providers diagnose or rule out health issues. Typically, sleep medicine doctors recommend a sleep study when an individual has symptoms of…
The Irish proverb “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book” fairly sums up the importance of having enough sleep. But what do sleep experts really say about how much sleep is ideal? Turns out, it isn’t just one magic number. Sleep experts debunk the 8-hour sleep rule, as there…
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…
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…
