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Sleep

Sleep is essential to good health. It's one of the body's basic needs. But, what do you do when you have troubles sleeping, or getting enough hours of sleep?

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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.

May 3, 2018

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.

Tiffany Casper DO By Tiffany Casper March 26, 2018

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.

April 25, 2017

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.

April 5, 2017

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.

Jennifer Wickham, L.P.C. By Jennifer Wickham August 23, 2016

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.

January 8, 2016

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.

August 13, 2015

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.

July 9, 2015

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.

Jessica Sosso MD By Jessica Sosso April 9, 2015

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.

March 3, 2015

Always tired? You may have sleep apnea

For some people, there’s no such thing as a good night’s sleep. No matter how early they go to bed - or how many times they press the snooze button - they still wake up groggy.

January 29, 2015

Tired of losing sleep?

Tired of losing sleep? Steve Kubas, M.D., a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna and Faribault, identifies common sleep disorders that might be affecting your life.

January 20, 2015