Understanding Your Body Helps Fight Fatigue
When you get exceptionally tired, it can be a challenge to get through your day and accomplish the tasks that you need to finish. There are several things that you can change about the daily life that will give you more energy. Adapting a few habits can help you overcome the slump that you feel […]
Dangers of Snoring
Snoring is a condition that affects approximately 90 million Americans. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, one-third to half of those that snore could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a serious sleep disorder that needs to be treated. How Do You Know if You Snore? Walter “Sweetness” Payton, legendary running back […]
Are You Too Sleepy During the Day? Take This Sleep Quiz and Find Out.
Getting the right amount of nightly sleep can mean the world of difference in how awake and alert we feel during the day. You may even think you’re getting enough sleep at night because you go to bed 7-9 hours before you wake every morning, but you may not be aware that your sleep is […]
Pediatric Sleep Studies: Prepare Yourself and Your Child
What to Expect from Your Child’s Sleep Study We utilize the same tests used to diagnose and rule out sleep disorders in adults for children. However, because children are more likely to displace sensors during the night, we prefer to use attended studies rather than home monitoring. We recommend that a parent accompanies a child […]
Let Dad Know You Care About His Health This Weekend!
Father’s Day is this weekend, and we are celebrating our dad’s with the gift awareness! Sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans, but did you know that sleep apnea is more prevalent in men vs. women with a ratio of 8:1, according to the National Sleep Foundation? This disorder is defined as having “one […]
How Your Sense of Smell Affects Sleep
We already experience less sleep when our bodies are put under stress. And 2020 has been an unprecedented year of stress. From isolation, quarantine, job or financial loss, an election season, and coronavirus concerns, we need all the help we can get to receive each pressure minute of sleep. The Alaska Sleep Clinic wants to […]
3 Tips To Combat Sleep Anxiety
When you lay down to rest at night, the last thing you want to deal with is sleep anxiety. Sleep anxiety can leave you restless and unable to sleep, making the next day exhausting and stressful. While sleep anxiety might feel unavoidable, there are many different things you can do to minimize nighttime stress. Holistic […]
Ideas That Can Help You Improve Your Sleep Quality
Quality sleep is essential if you want to feel healthy and be able to function well. The reality is, though, that many adults are not getting the quality or amount of sleep that they need to function properly each day. Instead, many get through their days of poor sleep. While this may be the reality […]
Getting Better Sleep While You are Pregnant
Getting good sleep can be difficult, but it can be even more difficult when you are pregnant. From having to get up throughout the night to use the bathroom, to struggling to get comfortable as your body grows and changes, there can be many reasons why it is harder to get a good night’s sleep […]
Telemedicine: What Is It’s Impact on Sleep Disorder Treatment?
Ever since the pandemic, people around the world have been experiencing cases of insomnia. Additionally, a risk factor for COVID-19 called sleep apnea was also a cause for concern. Sleep apnea is a condition that triggers a pause in breathing while you sleep. The pandemic made it a challenge for doctors to see their patients […]
