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Sleep Disorders
COVID-19, Sleep Disorders
Should You Consider an At-Home Sleep Study?
Sleep apnea affects about one in four people in the United States and can affect health and quality of life. But 90 percent of those with sleep apnea don't even know they have it.COVID-19, Sleep Disorders
How to Sleep Better During the Coronavirus Crisis
As we adjust to life in quarantine, it’s important to not let new habits form that can be disruptive to your sleep, like staying up late or becoming overwhelmed with anxiety.Parenting, Pediatrics, Sleep Disorders
5 Ways to Master the Back to School Sleep Schedule
Lisa Sussman, Psy.D, a health psychologist shares a few tips to get kids on a normal sleep schedule in time for the first day of school.Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders
Everything You Want to Know About Sleep (But Never Thought to Ask)
How much do you know about nightmares? Or microsleeps? Or what really happens when you wake a sleep walker? Sleep expert, Dr. Adrian Pristas, can help.Neuroscience, Sleep Disorders
Putting a Stop to Sleep Apnea
If you wake up tired, sleep apnea could be to blame. Recognize the risk factors, know the dangers and get treatment with these helpful tips.Men’s Health, Nutrition, Sleep Disorders, Women’s Health
Reasons Why You Might Struggle To Lose Weight
Perhaps you want to be part of that 8% determined to achieve your New Year’s goals? So, you might join a gym – or promise yourself that you will dust off your gym key tag that’s hidden in the junk drawer and start utilizing your existing membership. You might also be more mindful of your portions and opt for healthier foods.You may step on the scale after a few weeks, though, and notice that your weight has yet to change. Don’t panic – there could be other factors impacting your ability to lose weight.Men’s Health, Sleep Disorders, Women’s Health
Dreaded Daylight Savings: Here’s How to Adjust
Whether we are springing forward or falling back, daylight savings time can leave us confused and exhausted. First developed to help conserve energy and make better use of sunlight, the daylight savings tradition continues November 4 at 2 a.m., when the clocks will once again be turned back one hour. To help prepare our bodies for this semiannual change, Adrian Pristas, M.D., medical director of sleep medicine at Bayshore Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center, shared a list of tips and best practices to make for an easier adjustment.Sleep Disorders
Want to Improve Your Health and Well-Being? Try Getting Some Sleep
A recent study published in the journal Sleep offers a good excuse for sleeping in. The researchers studied the sleep habits of more than 30,000 people in the U.K.
Sleep Disorders
An Afternoon Nap Could Improve Brain Power In Older Adults
For many people, napping is a guilty pleasure. But if you’re age 65 or older, a new study suggests that an afternoon nap may benefit your brain.