Sleep medicine is a relatively new medical specialty that is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. It is a rapidly growing and advancing field of medicine, with the scholarly component for certification evolving and becoming more concrete. Sleep labs have popped up all over the country to help people get better sleep. The technicians and physicians at these sleep labs measure every aspect of a patient’s sleep and record it to use when determining a diagnosis and proper ... [Read More]
Sleep Disorders
Is Sleep Apnea Affecting Your Rest?
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sleep-deprived. Many people accept the all-too-familiar tiredness and drowsiness as the usual consequences of a busy lifestyle. However, if you constantly feel sleepy and tired, you might be suffering from a more serious condition: sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and makes it difficult to get enough rest. It can have even worse consequences because the disorder is also associated with cardiovascular problems. However, the condition can be ... [Read More]
What Is Involved in a Sleep Study?
Chronic sleep deficiency can lead to serious health problems, so an ongoing lack of sleep is nothing to ignore. If you have serious sleep issues, a sleep study can help a doctor determine the root cause of your issues so you can receive proper treatment. Those with sleep issues such as restless legs syndrome, chronic snoring, narcolepsy (sudden daytime sleep attacks), and insomnia are good candidates for a sleep study. There is a lot of activity going on in your brain even while you’re ... [Read More]
Don’t Hit Snooze! What You Need to Know About Sleep Inertia
Not all of us can be early risers, ready for the day at dawn’s early light. Some of us enjoy our sleep far too much and rely on the snooze button to get us out of bed (eventually) in the morning. Part of the reason we do this is because we want to sleep a little longer but more so, it has to do with your body temperature. While you sleep your body temperature is lowered, and your body steadily begins to warm up in the couple hours before naturally waking up. If you’re going to sleep too close ... [Read More]
Are You Always Tired? Reasons to See a Sleep Specialist
It’s been ingrained in our heads since childhood: we need seven to eight hours of sleep a night to maintain our health, energy and mental acuity. If you’re not getting that much rest, or if you’re always tired and it’s having a negative impact on your life, it may be time for you to consult with a sleep specialist. The most common reason to see a sleep specialist is because you’re not getting the amount of sleep – and the quality of sleep –you need to feel rested and energetic during the ... [Read More]
