Overnight Sleep Study Testing: What to Expect#sleep Do you need a sleep study? Has a primary care provider ever suggested it? Have you been putting it off because you're not sure what to expect? Over the next few days lets explore the advantages to getting a sleep study, what to expect at a sleep study and what can you do with the results. Sleep … [Read more...]

Menopause related sleep disorders - PubMed#sleep "Sleep difficulty is one of the hallmarks of menopause". Same is true for peri-menopause. Is this you? Do you track your sleep with a fit bit, apple product or any of the newer devices/apps? Might be a good idea. "Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) increases markedly at menopause ". Sleep disordered … [Read more...]

#sleep Yeah for NAPS! This study looked at people over 65 years old but, there are some findings that might be helpful to the younger crowd as well. One important take away is that the length of the nap matters! "Scientists found that people who napped for 30 to 90 minutes had better word recall – which is a sign of good memory – than people who … [Read more...]

How a Lack of Sleep Contributes to High Blood Pressure#sleep February is heart month and good sleep does have an effect of heart health. "Blood pressure naturally dips when we sleep — and that dipping is crucial for a healthy heart". This article lays out the known body of research that proves the importance of good sleep to overall heart health … [Read more...]

The Relationship Between Sex and Sleep | Sleep Foundation#sleep Happy Valentines Day! Yes, in addition to other health benefits, there is a connection between better sleep and more intimacy in the bedroom. But, honestly, it's such a tough topic to study that there's no real research to back up one claim that intimacy in the bedroom can also help … [Read more...]