Alaska Sleep Education Center

6 Mistakes That Don't Allow You to Get a Healthy Sleep

Posted by Daniela McVicker on Jun 5, 2020 8:05:00 AM

If restless nights have become a problem for you and you always wake up feeling tired, there is a chance you might be able to fix this situation. Many of us do certain things during the way we do not even realize and this can cause our sleep to be problematic.

Topics: REM sleep, sleep habits, OSA

The Complex Relationship Between Sleep, Depression & Anxiety

Posted by Jennifer Hines on May 29, 2020 9:42:00 AM

Excessive sleepiness not only affects your physical health, it has a big impact on your mental health as well.

Topics: alaska sleep clinic, insomnia, sleep apnea, depression, OSA, mental

Study Suggests 3D Face Photos Could Screen For Sleep Apnea

Posted by AASM Staff - https://aasm.org on May 21, 2020 9:17:00 AM

Facial features analyzed from 3D photographs could predict the likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Topics: alaska sleep clinic, OSA, sleep health

Brain damage caused by severe sleep apnea is reversible

Posted by Jennifer Hines on Jan 3, 2020 9:59:41 AM

A neuro-imaging study is the first to show that white matter damage caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea can be reversed by continuous positive airway pressure therapy.

Topics: treatment, OSA, sleep apnea dangers