Sleep Care Knowledge Center

An undiagnosed sensitivity to certain foods you enjoy during daytime meals may aggravate your sleep apnea at night. An estimated 25 million Americans experience sleep apnea. Approximately 32 million Americans also suffer from food allergies.2 Naturally, what we eat may be impacting how we sleep. Here’s a closer look at the relationship between the two and which specific ...

For many sleep apnea patients, they may notice an increase in symptoms during the winter months. This does not necessarily mean that you are failing to stay CPAP compliant. There are many seasonal reasons why sleep apnea may be worse during the winter. Why Is Sleep Apnea Worse in Winter? Weather patterns such as high pressure. In winter weather, ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to a number of short- and long-term health risks, including obesity, hypertension, and stroke. One predominant comorbidity is cardiovascular disease. In fact, research published by Harvard Health indicates that sleep apnea is present in 47% to 83% of individuals with previously diagnosed cardiovascular disease.1 Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure - What is ...

According to research, 9 out of 10 Americans admit to reaching for an electronic device at least several nights each week shortly before bedtime.1 While some may feel that their smartphone or laptop helps them fall asleep, these devices emit what is known as blue light, which may be preventing a normal, healthy sleep pattern. What is Blue Light? ...

Sleep research is constantly being updated. Know more about healthy sleep and how to combat sleep disorders with the latest sleep statistics for 2023. Understanding Sleep Cycles The different stages of sleep are important to understand for sleep health. An individual goes through four to six sleep cycles during a typical sleep session. You can divide your sleep ...

We all know people have different sleep behaviors. Some people stay up late. Others are early risers. These sleep and wake behaviors are known as chronotypes, and you may have heard about them in common terms like an early bird or night owl. Chronotypes are tied to our genetics and can tell us much about our sleep health. ...