Superior Sleep and Wellness

02/22/2025

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Words of wisdom from Frank John Holecek!

10/31/2024

Vote for your favorite pumpkin! The Sleep team also participated in the fun! Guess which ones we made ??!!

10/31/2024

The Sleep Research Society is aligned with scientists and doctors of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms, and numerous other health organizations advocating for permanent Standard Time. You can read our position statement, authored by Dr. Beth Malow here: https://bit.ly/4hsazYA

10/31/2024

Great tips from the AASM

10/31/2024

It’s that time of year again where we adjust our clocks and “Fall Back” but should we continue daylight saving time each fall and spring?!

Daylight saving ends on Sunday, Nov. 3—for most of the country. Did you know a couple of U.S. states don't observe daylight saving time?

09/10/2024

New sleep medicine service aims to combat sleep disorders and help reduce poor health outcomes for people without health insurance.

06/13/2024

I’m traveling this week and since we drove, I brought my favorite pillow. I’m at the age where I need a comfortable bed and pillow for a good night sleep away from home.
Do you suffer from poor sleep when you travel (bed- too hard, too soft, laying flat, pillows- too soft, too hard, too flat?!

I’m spoiled because we have independent adjustable beds so I can elevate my head a bit to alleviate any snoring. Doubling up on pillows puts a kink in my neck and offers no additional benefit or comfort.

Counting down the days to sleep in my own bed but I love 💗 to travel!!

Happy Summer Travels and Be Safe

Shannon
Sleep Coordinator

06/04/2024

Great video for our patients!

This video from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine demonstrates stretching and isometric jaw exercises to help when utilizing oral appliance thera...

04/16/2024

New poll says only 26% of Americans are getting at least 8 hours of sleep 😴….where do you fall in?

It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested.

03/15/2024

I discuss sleep study test results with patients almost daily and how every night of recording can be different based on so many factors. Room temperature, noises, bed partners, stress from work, school, or family, consuming alcohol or caffeine before bedtime and medications may affect how you sleep. One night of sleep is not a complete picture! Additionally, home sleep tests are not comprehensive like an In Lab PSG. A Home Sleep Test (HST) is a great screening tool but if it’s not conclusive you should consider an in lab monitored test if you continue having poor sleep and other related health conditions.

Obstructive sleep apnea has major cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences and is estimated to affect up to 1 billion people worldwide.

01/29/2024

Staying up late to cheer on the Lions?!

01/11/2024

Do you work night shift?

“Working a night shift impacts body, mind, and sleep. It has been shown to increase inflammation, cortisol levels, and metabolic syndrome," shared Dr. Kevin Postol, President-Elect of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, in a recent Sleepopolis article.

To minimize the effects of working at night on the mind and body, Dr. Postol recommended:

“Eating healthier and trying not to shift back and forth between sleeping days is important. Also, when you do sleep, try to ensure you get more than seven hours and that you are getting quality sleep. If you are snoring or find yourself gasping for air when you do sleep, you may have obstructive sleep apnea.”

For more information, visit: www.sleepopolis.com/news/night-shift-impacts-sleep-for-some-more-than-others-new-research-shows.