First Step Home Sleep Testing

05/29/2024

https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/breathing-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/most-sleep-apnea-patients-arent-obese-apnimed-study-finds/

Apnimed will present new research, including the prevalence of obesity in obstructive sleep apnea, at SLEEP 2024.

03/18/2024

02/27/2024

AirCurve 11 ASV and VAuto bilevel PAP devices combine trusted algorithms with 11 series features for a more powerful solution designed to encourage compliance.

02/08/2024

Severe sleep apnea can also be a silent threat to your heart. 🛌❤️

Research from the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows it significantly increases the risk of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and even stroke.

This let's shine a light on sleep and heart health. It’s time to talk, learn, and take action.

Listen back to episode two of the Awaken Your Best podcast and hear Dr. Nicole Weinberg, cardiologist at the Women’s Heart Center at the Pacific Heart Institute, and host Carlos M. Nunez chat about the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease, as well as how to be the best advocate for your own health. https://bit.ly/3HRSqTq

02/02/2024

Some foods have vitamins and minerals that have been shown to promote as part of a healthy diet*.​

Here are 6 foods that promote sleep:​

🥝🥝 Kiwi​
🍒🍒 Tart cherries or tart cherry juice​
🥛🥛 Malted milk​
🐟🐟 Fatty fish (e.g. salmon)​
🌰🌰 Nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews)​
🍚🍚 Rice​

Learn more about these foods and why they may help you get a better night’s sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/food-and-drink-promote-good-nights-sleep ​

*Consult your doctor before making any significant changes to ensure your diet supports all your health priorities.​

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2 Meng X et al Nutrients April 2017

01/19/2024

Did you know it can take approximately 60 days for a behavior or routine to become a habit? Nurturing a habits pays off – a good night’s sleep helps you:​

🌅 Wake up feeling more refreshed​
👟 Lead a healthier lifestyle​
💤 Fall asleep easier at night​
🔁 Set up for success the next night, too!​

Learn more about creating good sleep habits → https://link.resmed.com/healthy-sleep-habits

01/08/2024

CPAP therapy advice for winter: What problems do patients on sleep apnoea treatment in winter suffer from? Useful tips to help CPAP therapy users during the colder months of the year to improve sleep health.