It should come as no surprise that most people do not regularly get good quality sleep. We are a society that burns the candle at both ends, where people stay up all night to study, work, have fun, or deal with children, yet most still need to wake up quite early. However, study after study has shown that going without adequate sleep, or being sleep deprived in other words, results in both short-term and long-term consequences both for your mind and body. Adequate sleep is so important, that ... [Read More]
Sleep Medicine
Why Your Primary Care Doctor May Recommend Sleep Medicine
Insomnia is an American Epidemic Each year, about 60 million Americans are affected by insomnia. People over the age of 65, and more women than men, have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Chronic insomnia can have a devastating effect on daily routines. Few people realize just how debilitating sleep deprivation can be. Sleep is restorative and nourishing for both body and mind. It is a very basic and sustaining component of life. Insomnia, if left untreated, can raise your risk of ... [Read More]
