Sleep Lab Blog
Recognizing Heart Conditions
Millions of Americans experience a heart condition, and approximately 700,000 deaths each year in the US are related to heart disease. ...
READ MORESleep Apnea Occurrence and Risks During Pregnancy
Many women develop sleep apnea during pregnancy which can contribute to risk of gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension. Weight gain...
READ MOREDrowsy Driving: Dangerous but Prevalent
Drowsy driving is more common than you would think. According to National Sleep Foundation, half of Americans report they have...
READ MORESleep Disorders can Contribute to or Mimic ADHD
Research suggests that sleep testing should be a part of ADHD assessment and management in both children and adults. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity...
READ MOREImportance of Sleep in Prevention and Management of Alzheimer’s
Sleep duration and disturbances play an important role in prevention and management of dementia and particularly Alzheimer’s Dementia is degenerative...
READ MOREVeterans can Choose Oral Appliance to Treat Sleep Apnea instead of CPAP
Oral Appliances called Mandibular Advancement Devices are proven treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, and the VA has recognized them as...
READ MOREConnection between Sleep Apnea and Headaches
Are headaches that occur during sleep or in the morning caused by sleep apnea? Headaches can occur various times of...
READ MOREConnecting with Partners at SLEEP
This week was the 36th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) with 4 days of lectures,...
READ MOREHypertension and Sleep Apnea Occur Together
Treating High Blood Pressure should include more that medication; it should include addressing possible Sleep Apnea. For two decades, scientists...
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