Canadian Sleep Consultants

03/05/2025

The extra time gained through remote work allows employees to focus on other activities that improve their overall well-being, such as self-care, reading, playing sports or catching up on sleep.

As burnout continues to rise, many Canadians are advocating for remote work as a solution to improve work-life balance and reduce stress.

03/01/2025

World Sleep Day is on March 14th!
Here are findings from a report conducted by RAND Europe and funded by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd revealing the global ‘hidden’ cost of chronic insomnia across Canada.

02/22/2025

The findings emphasize the importance of proper sleep and breathing patterns for cognitive health, with implications for treating sleep disorders to improve memory and reduce the risk of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

02/15/2025

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind. If you have any sleep issues, consult with a sleep physician. Read more here. https://buff.ly/42GsQwz

A new study from the University of East Anglia reveals how sleep deprivation makes it harder for people to control unwanted memories.

02/08/2025

A study published in the European Heart Journal, found that drinking coffee in the morning is associated with lower risks of heart disease and overall mortality compared to drinking coffee throughout the day or skipping it altogether. https://buff.ly/42lNxNQ

Researchers find that when you drink coffee matters, with timing influencing reductions in heart disease and death risk.

02/04/2025

Interesting short read. https://buff.ly/3PH1IFX

Researchers have discovered that pupil fluctuations during sleep are linked to the brain's process of consolidating memories.

02/01/2025

A good night’s sleep does more than just help you feel rested—it might literally clear your mind. Read more here. https://buff.ly/4hmdtx3

Norepinephrine waves drive the brain’s waste removal during deep sleep, but zolpidem, a common sleep aid, reduces these waves by 50%.

01/28/2025

The study suggests that sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, may contribute to both brain growth and damage, increasing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. If you are experiencing issues with your sleep, consult one of our board-certified sleep physicians.

Sleep apnea may lead to increased brain growth in the hippocampus, which could have implications for memory and cognitive function.

01/25/2025

Researchers found that altering the liver-brain pathway could reset disrupted eating patterns, opening up new possibilities for managing metabolic disorders in individuals with irregular schedules.

The liver communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve to regulate eating patterns based on the body's circadian rhythm, research finds.

01/22/2025

Please be advised our phone system is currently experiencing issues. Inbound, outbound calls and faxes are affected. We apologize for the inconvenience.

01/08/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Canadian Sleep Consultants.

12/21/2024

Warm holiday wishes from Canadian Sleep Consultants!
May everyone enjoy vibrant health and a prosperous New Year!
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12/19/2024

A good sleep routine entails both a consistent bedtime and wake time and regularly getting enough sleep. That usually means 9-11 hours for school-age kids who are not yet teens, and 8-10 hours for teens.

A neurologist explains why waking up naturally feels more refreshing than using an alarm and learn how sleep cycles affect rest.

12/17/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines due to provider/carrier issues on connectivity. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for bearing with us.

12/14/2024

Many people use TV as a bedtime aid to help relax or distract from racing thoughts, but Chivonna Childs, PhD, from Cleveland Clinic, warns that falling asleep with the TV on can disrupt sleep quality.

If you like to fall asleep with a TV show or movie playing, you’re not alone. Many people seem to have the same bedtime ritual.

12/12/2024

Having trouble falling and staying asleep?
See a board-certified sleep physician.

12/07/2024

Poor sleep quality in early middle-age is linked to signs of accelerated brain aging, according to a study that found people with persistent sleep issues may experience nearly three additional years of brain aging by late middle age.
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Poor sleep quality in early middle-age is linked to signs of accelerated brain aging, according to a study.

12/07/2024

END THE YEAR RIGHT! Will your HEALTHCARE BENEFITS reset end this year?
Don't miss the opportunity to replace or upgrade your CPAP machine, mask or accessories