Wellness

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 […]

It’s long been known that getting deep, restful sleep is critical to overall wellness; we’re previously mentioned it here and here. Now another study surfaces demonstrating how uninterrupted sleep is connected to a longer overall lifespan. A joint study between Stanford University and the Danish Center for Sleep Medicine administered more than 13,000 polysomnography tests. […]

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a number of other health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.  Surprisingly, it’s also correlated with another health issue: glaucoma.   Glaucoma is a general term referring to a collection of diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve.  It is marked by loss of peripheral […]

Many people are concerned with the health impacts of obstructive sleep apnea. And with good reason! Let’s look at some of the ways it can go beyond merely being a nuisance to actively send you to an early grave. How Many People Each Year Die from Sleep Apnea? First off, it’s highly unlikely that sleep […]