Wellness

As we’ve detailed in prior posts, obstructive sleep apnea poses a number of dire secondary health effects, up to and including a reduced life expectancy. Now a new study underscores the serious impact that untreated sleep apnea can have on older Americans. The University of Florida College of Medicine conducted a study of more than […]

You’re a middle-aged man. And you’re in good shape. You’re not overweight, you stick to a healthy diet, you don’t smoke, your alcohol intake is minimal, and you work out regularly. But you have obstructive sleep apnea. Turns out, that one strike against you is enough to cause cognitive decline. A new study examined men […]

We’ve detailed how untreated obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to a host of issues ranging from cardiovascular disease to glaucoma to generalized brain damage.  Now add anxiety to the list. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing while asleep, ranging from excessive snoring all the way to periods of not breathing at […]

We’ve highlighted a number of health risks associated with poor sleep, including depression. Now more data has surfaced to back up our claim. The National Sleep Foundation has released new findings from its annual poll on American sleep habits, this year focusing on the connection between sleep and mental health. Their poll, which was focused […]

We’ve shared the dire consequences – from glaucoma to tinnitus to heart disease – that can result from too little sleep. But this one has even us a little shocked. In a recent study out of a university in Italy, researchers studied four groups of mice. The first group was allowed to sleep as long […]

Winter is upon us, which means that cooler temperatures are here! If you live in the Dallas area like us, you’re probably welcoming the change in seasons. It will also mean that you will probably be sleeping in a chillier bedroom. And that will likely be a good thing. Lots of people prefer to sleep […]

Getting good sleep is a critical part of optimal health. As we’ve shared previously, getting good sleep is connected to a longer overall lifespan and good cardiovascular health. Now a new study backs up the connection between good sleep and overall heart health. A new study presented by the European Society of Cardiology’s Congress 2022 […]

There have been several articles floating around recently regarding mouth taping before going to sleep. Several of them have expressed alarm about the practice, which is understandable. But what might surprise you is that, as a leading sleep clinic, we actually endorse mouth taping as a short-term remedy for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. […]

It has long been known that getting good sleep is invaluable to your overall health. Poor sleep has been connected to a range of other health problems, such as glaucoma. However, disrupted sleep has now been directly connected to heart disease. The American Heart Association has added sleep to a list of factors considered essential […]