Many people snore on occasion, even if they don’t realize it. In fact, roughly 45% of adults snore on occasion, while another 25% of people snore every night. If you’re among this 25% of adults, it may be time to find out why you snore and how you can avoid it...
Obstructive sleep apnea is a long-term disorder that minimizes your quality of sleep by inhibiting your intake of oxygen. It’s the result of tissues surrounding your throat and airways collapsing when you relax, which limits the flow of oxygen to and from your lungs. The symptoms of sleep apnea at...
Planning your diet is next to impossible in a fast-paced world. You may find that you eat fast food more than once a week in a bid to fit three meals in a day, you might skip meals here and there, or you might snack a lot as a coping...
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. Without around 6-10 hours of good-quality sleep a night, which varies based on various factors, you may feel tired or drowsy during the day and experience acute symptoms, such as headaches. Sometimes, consistently lacking sleep is a sign...
If you think sleep apnea is just about snoring, there’s much more you should know. Although snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, it is one of the lesser concerns. More seriously, sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing over and over again throughout the night for as much...
For Immediate Release: 06/30/2021 Sleep Cycle Center info@sleepcyclecenters.com It has come to our attention that Philips, the manufacturer of several different CPAP and ventilator devices, has issued a recall on several of their machines. This recall will affect between three and four million CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator machines. Our...
As many as 80% of people with mild to moderate sleep apnea in the US are undiagnosed! With the many comorbidities – including high blood pressure – that come with sleep apnea, it is essential for everyone with sleep apnea to address health conditions. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Obstructive sleep...
Sleep is an important part of health for everyone, especially military veterans. Although the cause is not distinctly known, there is a strong correlation between veterans and sleep disorders – specifically sleep apnea. WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MILITARY AND SLEEP APNEA? One study from the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and...
Sleep apnea is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, dementia, and a shortened lifespan. Because of the risks associated, it is important to treat sleep apnea and create solutions for lasting relief. Sleep Cycle Center does not just treat your sleep apnea but helps you increase your overall...
Why Am I Always Tired: 3 Possible Causes Nothing can get you down like the feeling of constant exhaustion. There are many reasons why you may be tired throughout the day, but they typically come down to three reasons – food, exercise, and sleep. At Sleep Cycle Center, we specialize...
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, claiming over 650,000 lives in 2019. There are many behaviors that increase the risk of heart disease including sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diet, excessive alcohol consumption and more. However, there is one risk factor that often goes under-recognized – untreated...
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition onset after a traumatic experience. People often experience PTSD after experiencing events like war, abuse, crashes, natural disasters and more. Sleep problems are a common symptom of PTSD, which affects 7 to 8% of the population. Individuals with PTSD frequently have trouble...
Free Sleep Apnea Screening! Do you snore consistently? Are you waking up multiple times per night and tired the next day? It’s possible you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea that is undiagnosed. Take our free Sleep Apnea Assessment and our team will reach out with the results and how we can...
Picture a husband and wife in bed at night. One of them is snoring –the other is annoyed the noise is keeping them up. Who did you picture snoring? If it was the husband –you are not alone. Even though women suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, it is often considered...
Twice a year, most of the United States (48 states to be exact) participates in Daylight Saving Time. During this time, clocks are adjusted by an hour to have more sunlight during traditional waking hours. ‘Spring Forward’ occurs on the second Sunday in March, and clocks are moved forward one...
Training, diet, and practice are all essential for an athlete, but there’s one piece that many athletes and trainers forget – sleep. Many athletes do not get the quality and quantity of sleep they need when they are pushing their bodies to be the best. THE BENEFITS OF SLEEP FOR...
Snoring occurs in almost half of adults, but did you know it can also occur in children? In fact, it is estimated that up to 27% of children experience minor or occasional snoring and can start in children as young as two years old! It is not a major health concern for many...
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, led by Dr. Melinda Jackson from the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, has found a link between severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and an increase in the risk of dementia. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea is a...
If you’ve been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, chances are you’ve heard about using CPAP machines. While they have a lot of benefits, there are some cons attached as well. Review some of the pros and cons of using a CPAP machine to make the best decision for your health. THE...
Question: What’s something that 40% of women and a whopping 57% of men have in common? Answer: They snore! Snoring can be annoying to your partner and can cause adverse health effects for you as well. Even if you sleep alone, it is essential to treat snoring before it causes worse conditions. Below...
Mouthguards, also known as oral devices, are oral tools that are worn at night. People use them to prevent grinding and clenching at night and are often prescribed as part of a treatment plan for sleep apnea. Many people also use mouthguards to treat snoring – but are they really...
If you’re a person who snores, it can become easy to be the brunt of the jokes. Snoring may be disturbing you or your partner while they sleep. The sound occurs as air tries to flow around the soft tissues in your throat. While it may seem helpless because you...
Does this sound like you: You feel yourself getting anxious as the night draws to a close. Will tonight be another night of tossing and turning? When will you get the rest you desperately need? If you’re tired, but the thought of bedtime doesn’t sound like a relief to you,...
If you experience snoring, you are not alone. Studies show that 57% of men and 40% of women experience some sort of snoring. In fact, up to 27% of children experience snoring! It may be mild for some people, but it can indicate other serious health issues for others. Here are 6...
Oral Devices Versus CPAP Machines When people think of treating sleep apnea, they think CPAP machines. However, many people dislike CPAP machines and they avoid treating their sleep apnea because of this. CPAP machines are large, loud, bulky, and uncomfortable. Only 34.1% of people prescribed a CPAP machine actually follow through...
Sleep apnea is not talked about enough in medical settings. Because of that, 90% of people who have sleep apnea don’t know it. What’s crazy is that there are some particular symptoms to look out for when it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea. Below are just a few: Constant Sleepiness Because your...
There are a lot of familiar treatments for sleep apnea like CPAP and oral devices. These are great to prevent the soft palate from collapsing. But what lifestyle habits make sleep apnea worse? Read this blog for a few key ideas: Your Weight Can Aggravate Sleep Apnea As a body gains...
Many people avoid getting a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and others fail to follow through with a treatment plan because they fear using a CPAP device. There are a lot of myths surrounding CPAP devices, but the biggest one of all being that they are the only way...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax. This causes your airways to narrow or close, making you unable to breathe. If your body stops bringing in oxygen, your brain will wake you up just enough to get your...
How Sleep Cycle Center is Adapting to the Pandemic We are living through an unprecedented time in history. With most non-essential businesses closed and millions of people working from home and/or sheltering in place, much of life as we know it has come to an abrupt halt. For those who...
Everyone knows that stress is not good for you. Being overly stressed can cause stomach problems, anxiety, tension in relationships, lack of focus, and a whole host of other issues. It can also have an impact on the quality of your sleep. Here is how stress affects your sleep and...
Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Or are you continually woken by nightmares, the need to move your legs, or because your snoring is waking your partner? If so, you are likely experiencing the negative consequences of sleep deprivation which can include brain fog, irritability, an inability to...
Most people are aware of the two different types of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM. However, what many don’t know is that non-REM sleep actually has four different stages that you pass in and out of through the night. How much time you spend on each of these...
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have perfect recall of multiple dreams per night while others have no memory whatsoever? If you’ve ever heard someone say, ‘I don’t dream’, you probably realize what they really mean is ‘I don’t remember my dreams.’ After all, if you don’t...
It’s estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans have some type of sleep disorder. The most common sleep disorders can range from mildly frustrating to extremely disruptive and some, if not treated properly, can even pose a danger of death. Knowing the common types of disorder and their symptoms...
Many people discover they have sleep apnea because a partner, roommate, or child informs them that they snore loudly during the night. However, if you live alone, you may never know if you snore and might miss this vital clue that you have an obstructed airway. Untreated sleep apnea can...
Do you find yourself needing to nap frequently during the day? Do you suffer from brain fog, lack of concentration, or inability to focus? If so, you may have excessive daytime sleepiness due to sleep apnea. This is a serious condition that can have a negative impact on your career,...
