Celebrities! They’re just like us, but sometimes it’s easy to pretend they are somehow better than us––especially when it comes to their health. It doesn’t matter how famous or rich you are because sleep disorders can be an equal opportunity offender. This is especially true of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).   OSA affects millions of people every year, and that includes celebrities. This is a sleep disorder where the body obstructs the airways during sleep because of sagging muscles in the throat and mouth. These obstructions can hinder quality sleep and cause sufferers to experience excessive daytime fatigue, headaches, irritability, and...

Sleep is imperative for anyone and everyone, but, for some, it’s about so much more than just rest. For athletes or anyone who lives a highly active lifestyle, sleep is one of the most important tools you have for physical and mental recovery. When surveyed, athletes consistently rank quality sleep as one of the top performance enhancers because it's what ultimately lets your body rest, heal, and be at its best when you need it.  How Sleep Allows Athletes to Excel  There are several factors that athletes must consider when training or competing: hydration, nutrition, mental preparation, focus, and condition...

It’s pretty likely that you’ve experienced bad sleep in your life. Even the best, most well-adjusted of us can have an off night that leads to fatigue and irritability. But, if you have days/nights like this more often than you feel rested, that could mean there is a bigger problem.  Sleep studies can be intimidating and inconvenient, which means it’s probably pretty easy for you to find a reason not to do it. “I don’t know how to get a test,” “the wait times are too long,” “it’s expensive,” “I’ve got a lot going on right now.” There are always...

Odds are you or someone you’ve shared close quarters with has had a snoring problem. Snoring happens to just about everyone at some point in their lives whether caused by an anatomy issue like a deviated septum or even just a cold or some congestion. But, there are a lot of myths surrounding snoring that can lead to misinformation. Here are the top 5 snoring myths and how you can make sure you’re not falling prey to fake news.  1. Snoring Indicates You’re In Deep Sleep False! You may have gotten this impression from television or movies that show someone...

There is a growing need for dentists to take a more active role in identifying and treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in their patients. It’s well known that OSA affects a growing number of adults in the United States, but you may not be aware that Dentists like you can be on the front lines in combating this sleep disorder.  If you’re unfamiliar, OSA is a disorder that causes airway obstruction during sleep. This obstruction can lead to choking during sleep and interrupt the natural sleep cycle. In the short term, OSA can cause sleeplessness, daytime fatigue, irritability, and mood...