Sleep Care Knowledge Center

While sleep apnea can occur in any age group, evidence shows that with increasing age comes an increased likelihood of sleep apnea. If an individual already has sleep apnea, the severity may also increase with age. Often many of the symptoms associated with dementia in older people may be related to sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea. The ...

Having a bedtime routine every night helps create habits that let your brain and your body know that it is time to wind down and get ready for bed and fall asleep. Nighttime routines can vary among individuals and could include reading a book, meditating, turning off your electronic devices, and more. What Is A Bedtime Routine For ...

While sleep apnea requires treatment, most often CPAP therapy, a quality pillow may help alleviate or improve symptoms. There are several options to choose from, but the best sleep apnea pillow can help you achieve a good night’s sleep without frequent apnea events. Pillows for Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea can often be made worse depending on the ...

Poor sleep and poor mental health go hand in hand. For those with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, sleep loss due to disorders like sleep apnea can magnify symptoms such as mood changes, impaired cognitive function, and other critical implications for schizophrenia patients such as suicidal thoughts and suicidal ideation. What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic ...

While a good night’s sleep is necessary for all of us to stay healthy, pilots must get the sleep they need. Many pilots face erratic and lengthy flight schedules,  disruptions to their natural sleep patterns, and the demand to function while suffering from sleep loss. The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation for Pilots Exhaustion while flying has been reported ...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, affects approximately 11% of school-age children.1 Many of the symptoms of ADHD, however, may be similar to those of sleep apnea. Making the distinction is especially important for children, and even adults, who may be misdiagnosed with ADHD when they really have sleep apnea.  What is ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder ...