Sleep Care Knowledge Center

Difficulty with sleep is a common problem. Nearly 50-70 million Americans struggle with some form of sleep disorder.1 Many people may treat the issue as a minor problem, blaming it on stress. But sleep loss can have a long-lasting impact on health. Sleep deprivation is often associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health ...

  Developing technologies applied to everything from virtual reality to manufacturing can now help detect sleep apnea. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers accurate diagnosis for those uncertain as to whether they have a sleep disorder. As artificial intelligence revolutionizes healthcare, diagnosing sleep problems and other illnesses has been done in a whole new way. ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by ...

Sleep apnea just doesn’t affect your sleep at night. The condition can leave you drowsy and less alert during the day. Those who experience sleep deprivation and have to go to work in the morning may be frequently late to work, make mistakes due to poor concentration, and suffer from poor performance. Unfortunately, these factors can lead to ...

What are Weighted Blankets? Weighted blankets are heavy blankets that could weigh between 5-30 pounds, designed to aid sleep. The extra weight provides comfort, calmness, and a therapeutic experience while a person is sleeping. Weighted blankets have been known to promote healthy sleep. Several factors can cause and contribute to sleep disorders. And, weighted blankets have proved to be ...

While approximately 39 million U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea, the risk increases for those who serve in the armed forces. The demands of military life, whether you experience combat or not, can affect healthy sleep and contribute to sleep apnea. Can You Serve in the Military with Sleep Apnea? The severity of your sleep apnea may affect ...

While snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, it is not always definitive. Snoring is a common sleep problem that can be associated with many other aspects of personal health, lifestyle, and well-being. What Causes Snoring? Snoring is caused by a disruption of airflow in the throat while you sleep. This sound, which could potentially be loud ...