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5 tips for getting quality sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic
Anxiety, stress and changes in routine can interfere with your sleep. Here are 5 tips for improving your sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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!
5 ways to get better sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you're not alone. The first step toward getting better sleep is to observe sleep patterns, then try these strategies to help 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. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable environment to nap will produce the greatest benefits.
Do I have sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which you repeatedly stop breathing or have shallow breaths while you sleep. When this happens, you may snore loudly or making choking noises as you try to breathe.
Sleep is the foundation for healthy habits
Sleep provides the foundation for all our daily habits and decisions. A lack of quality sleep can negatively impact our mood as well as our ability to focus on daily tasks. To maximize your sleep health, here are some tips you can follow.
Sleep — An essential element of success for children
At the end of a wonderful summer and as families are returning to school and new routines, the question of “How much sleep does my child need?” might arise if you find your child is struggling.
Why cleaning your positive airway pressure (PAP) supplies is important
Daily cleaning of supplies is important in keeping your airway open while you sleep by maintaining a good seal between your face and the mask. Find out why.
Move away from the 'dark side' of sleep apnea with new CPAP masks
Darth Vader would be envious. Long gone are the days of loud and bulky CPAP machines, and it's time you turned away from the dark side.
Sandman not doing his job? Use these behavioral strategies for sleep difficulties
Many people face sleep difficulties. It’s difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or both. This leads to feeling tired in the morning, having difficulties with daytime sleepiness, attention and concentration problems, and irritability.
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Is it a daily struggle to get your child out of bed in the morning? If so, it’s likely that they aren’t getting enough total sleep throughout the day. Children need a surprisingly large amount of rest each day. Of course, every child’s needs are different, but the average amount of hours needed depends on a child’s age.
Managing Daylight Saving Time
With Daylight Saving Time every March, we lose an hour of sleep, which causes significant fatigue in most people and can linger for days or weeks. To minimize the impact, you can make gradual adjustments.