Sleep
Hometown Health Blog
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Summertime can significantly change children's sleep habits. As your family prepares for a new school year, consider sleep routines and if your children are getting enough sleep.
Melatonin use in children: Is a sleep aid supplement safe?
Getting children to fall asleep can seem like an elusive goal when they are young. Here's what you need to know about melatonin use in children and how to improve sleep hygiene without a sleep aid.
Sleep your way to better athletic performance
Sleep plays a crucial role in athletic performance. It allows your body to recover and your mind to absorb new skills. Learn about more benefits and how to build sleep into your training routine.
Sleep issues? Care is as close as the Mobile Health Clinic
For many, getting a good night's sleep can be a nightmare. Learn how consultations and care for sleep issues conveniently roll into communities served by the Mobile Health Clinic.
Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy
Millions of U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea. If you struggle with your CPAP setup, upper airway stimulation therapy may be a good option. Ditch the tubes, mask and loud machine for good.
5 ways to get better sleep
Restless nights tossing and turning can leave you feeling tired. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, learn how to observe your sleep patterns and try five ways to improve your sleep.
How to get the most out of napping
While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it’s important to consider the effects napping may bring. Here are tricks to get the most out of your naps.
Mayo Clinic Store offers medical supplies, personalized care
Durable medical equipment helps people recover from injury or manage chronic conditions. Mayo Clinic Store offers personalized expertise that sets it apart from other vendors. Just ask Elna Johnson.
Test your CPAP IQ
Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is a proven treatment for sleep apnea. Take a quiz to get answers to learn more about this therapy, including if it can improve golf scores.
Give your heart some love with sleep
Feeling tired during the day may seem like a minor annoyance. But not getting enough sleep is linked to poor health. New research from Mayo Clinic is a wake-up call on why a healthy sleep schedule matters.
8 common sleep study questions
Fifty million U.S. adults don't get enough sleep. Read 8 Q&A to discover how a sleep study can shed light onto what's happening during the dark of night.
How to manage daylight saving time
It’s time to spring forward as daylight saving time begins this weekend. Here are a few tips for managing the transition so you aren’t so groggy. The best part is an afternoon nap is on the list!