Signs to Talk to a Doctor About Your Sleep
If you find yourself needing a coffee from Starbucks every afternoon, it may be a sign you’re suffering from a sleep disorder. Below we review other symptoms of sleep disorders so you know when it’s time to seek treatment. Inability to Fall Asleep If you’re having trouble falling asleep, you may be suffering from insomnia,…
The 3 Types of Sleep Apnea & How They Differ
If you’re getting at least seven hours of sleep each night but still wake up feeling grumpy and groggy, you shouldn’t blame your bed from Mancini Sleepworld. You may be suffering from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. There are three types of sleep apnea, which we review below. What Is Sleep Apnea? All…
Is Falling Asleep Quickly a Bad Thing?
Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, feel as though you can nap any time of day or have the ability to fall asleep anywhere, including an airplane before it takes off from San Jose International Airport? If so, you may consider yourself to be an excellent sleeper, but the…
Are Some People Naturally Short Sleepers?
Most of us require between seven and nine hours of sleep each night in order to function the following day. But some people are naturally short sleepers and can function just fine with fewer than six hours of sleep per night. This is a condition known as short sleeper syndrome (SSS). Symptoms of Short Sleeper…
What Effect Does Sleep Apnea Have on the Body?
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. During these episodes, the body briefly rouses you so you can resume breathing. This condition causes symptoms such as loud snoring, dry mouth/throat, daytime sleepiness, headache, trouble paying attention and irritability. There are other effects sleep apnea has on the body, which…
4 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Good sleep is important for your physical and mental health, safety and daytime performance. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, you’re not alone – an estimated 25% of Americans experience acute insomnia each year. Below are some tips to help you fall asleep faster if you’re experiencing symptoms of insomnia. 1. Turn Down the Thermostat…
A Good Night’s Sleep Can Help Prevent Dementia
There are many reasons getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge, like sick kids, stress at work, impending deadlines or a sleep disorder, to name a few. Unfortunately, research shows that inadequate sleep mid-life is associated with a greater risk of developing dementia in old age. We explore this link below. What the…
When to Consider Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time during sleep. People with sleep apnea experience poor sleep quality since they wake up during these episodes to catch their breath, though most don’t remember doing so. For severe cases of sleep apnea that don’t respond…
New Study with Mini Pigs Provides Model for Studying Sleep Apnea in Humans
Believe it or not, mini pigs provide an important model for studying sleep apnea in humans, as a recent study has uncovered. Why? Because mini pigs snore and experience sleep apnea naturally in a way that is very similar to humans. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses…
