I still remember the first time I stumbled onto the “sleeping aid” property of alcohol. I was 15, going through my first breakup, and had been losing sleep for nearly two months.... Read more »
Blunden, S., Osborne, J., & King, Y. (2022). Do responsive sleep interventions impact mental health in mother/infant dyads compared to extinction interventions? A pilot study. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 25(3), 621–631.... Read more »
Sleep is not just a human quirk or a nighttime luxury, it is one of biology’s most ancient survival tools. Long before humans, mammals, or even brains existed, primitive creatures were already... Read more »
Over 900 million adults globally are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (1). In the United States, more than 30 million adults are affected, yet 80-90% remain undiagnosed (2). The impact... Read more »
As a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, I see firsthand how challenging it is for many patients to acclimate to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. In addition to being familiar with the... Read more »
Co-authored by Monica Parham, MHC-LP and Amy Vigliotti, Ph.D. Most of us have dealt with occasional sleepless nights, often a natural response to life’s stressors. For about one in three adults, though,... Read more »
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is characterized by excessive or compulsive Internet use, negatively affecting daily functioning and mental health. A sleep disorder refers to conditions disrupting sleep quality, duration, or regularity, causing... Read more »
Achieve optimal wellness by understanding the hidden connections between exercise, nutrition, and sleep that most people overlook. Read more »
Source: Orapun/Adobe Stock/Used with Permission Clinical diagnostic work is very similar to detective work. During the initial evaluation of the patient, we gather evidence from signs and symptoms, inquire into potential connections... Read more »