Summer brings longer days, backyard barbecues, vacations, and more time outdoors. But it also brings something many people don’t look forward to—trying to fall asleep in a warm bedroom after a hot summer day. Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning, flipping your pillow to the cool side, or kicking the blankets off only…
June is recognized as Men’s health Month, making it an ideal time to discuss one of the most overlooked contributors to overall health and well-being: sleep! When most men think about improving their health, they often focus on exercise, nutrition, weight loss or annual physicals. While these are all important, sleep is frequently overlooked despite…
Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud. On February 25, 2026, the current administration announced new steps to crack down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid to protect patients and taxpayers and improve affordability. The actions include: Together, these steps reflect a coordinated, data-driven strategy to prevent fraud before it…
Lets take a moment to celebrate sleep technologists during Sleep Awareness Month because they are the professionals who work behind the scenes to help diagnose, treat, and improve patients’ sleep health. While sleep physicians often receive recognition, sleep technologists are the highly trained specialists who make sleep studies possible and ensure patients receive accurate care.…
Each March, millions of Americans “spring forward” as Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins. While losing one hour may seem minor, the shift can have measurable effects on sleep, mood, safety, and overall health. For some individuals—particularly those with underlying sleep disorders—the impact can be more significant than expected. Understanding why this happens begins with recognizing…
January often feels like a fresh start. After weeks of late nights, disrupted routines, travel, and stress, many people enter the new year feeling exhausted—but unsure why rest hasn’t restored their energy. While diet and exercise often dominate New Year’s resolutions, one of the most powerful—and overlooked—health resets begins with sleep. Healthy sleep is not…
As days grow shorter and schedules become busier, clinicians frequently see a rise in sleep disturbances, emotional dysregulation, and symptoms of depression. This article blends two often-overlapping issues—holiday stress and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—to help sleep professionals understand how winter affects patient sleep health, and what interventions can help.
As the clocks “fall back” and the holidays approach, our routines often get turned upside down. Between daylight savings time, shorter days, and cross-country travel, it’s easy for even the best sleepers to feel off balance this time of year. For those already managing sleep issues—or using CPAP therapy—the season can bring unique challenges that…
October is the season of ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. But what if the real “monster in the bedroom” isn’t a ghost at all — it’s undiagnosed sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States, yet millions of people are living with…
A patient with untreated obstructive sleep apnea has about two to three times greater risk of heart disease. i Of course, when treated, the prevalence of heart disease should logically decrease. BUT – this may not be the case. A study published in eBioMedicine analyzed people with obstructive sleep apnea, with the resulting data suggesting…