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The Coronavirus Outbreak Could Finally Make Telemedicine Mainstream in the U.S.

For years, telemedicine has been pitched as a way to drive down costs, increase access to care and make appointments more efficient. If extreme measures like mass quarantines come to pass, telehealth could finally have its moment in the spotlight.

Mar 4th, 2020

Mysteries of Sleep

Scientists are peering more deeply into the sleeping brain than ever before, discovering just how powerful sleep can be, playing a role in everything from memory retention and emotional regulation to removing waste from our brains.

Feb 27th, 2020

A Patient's Guide to Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders fall into these seven groups: Insomnia; Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (apnea); Insomnia; Narcolepsy; Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders; Parasomnias; Restless Legs Syndrome.

Feb 6th, 2020

Your sleeping problems are inherited, study suggests

Sleeping problems in people are more common among those who have parents with a history of sleeping issues, a new study suggests.

Jan 24th, 2020

Your Bedroom Is Too Hot What is the ideal temperature for sleep?

It’s a classic situation among couples: One person says the bedroom is too cold. The other says it’s too hot. There is a bitter battle for control of the thermostat. Sleep experts unanimously suggest keeping your bedroom cooler than standard daytime temps.

Dec 30th, 2019

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives

The people hardest hit when it comes to sleep deprivation are those we depend on the most for our health and safety: police and health care workers, along with those in the transportation field, such as truck drivers.

Oct 29th, 2019

More LOLs, Fewer Zzzs: Teens May Be Losing Sleep Over Social Media

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a study found a link between high social media usage and poor sleep patterns. Specifically, teens who report heavier social media use go to sleep later. And, late bedtimes are linked with poorer academic and mental health outcomes.

Oct 24th, 2019

Being a pessimist or an optimist may affect your sleep.

"Optimists are more likely to engage in active problem-focused coping and to interpret stressful events in more positive ways, reducing worry and ruminative thoughts when they're falling asleep and throughout their sleep cycle."

Sep 19th, 2019

Is Your Sleep Cycle Out of Sync? It May Be Genetic

Is Your Sleep Cycle Out of Sync? It May Be Genetic. Sleep patterns often run in families, and researchers have been identifying genes that influence them.

Aug 12th, 2019

Insomnia Can Kill You

Chronic insomnia is linked to an increased risk of developing hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, heart attack, depression, anxiety and premature death. It may also be a risk factor for dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease.

Jul 1st, 2019

Have trouble sleeping? ‘Blue light’ from devices may be to blame. There are some possible remedies.

Have trouble sleeping? ‘Blue light’ from devices may be to blame. That’s one reason there has been a growing interest in glasses or apps that can block the blue parts of the light spectrum that experts say are especially bad for sleep.

Jun 25th, 2019

Sleeping with lights on and weight gain in women linked in new study

Researchers found that sleeping with a TV or light on in the room was associated with gaining 11 lbs or more, a BMI increase of at least 10%, and a higher risk of being overweight or obese, compared with being exposed to no artificial light.

Jun 11th, 2019

Is Summer Messing With Your Kids' Sleep Schedule?

Do longer days mean later bedtimes in your house? Here's why a consistent sleep schedule is still important.

Jun 6th, 2019

Preschoolers who watch TV before bed sleep 30 minutes less than those who don't.

New research claims this common habit leads to ‘significantly less’ sleep in kids ages 3-5. Preschoolers who watch TV sleep “significantly less” than those who don’t, according to new research by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

May 14th, 2019

Wake up, people: You're fooling yourself about sleep, study says

Many of us have notions about sleep that have little basis in fact and may even be harmful to our health, according to researchers who conducted a study published in the journal Sleep Health.

Apr 23rd, 2019

Study: After Watching Disturbing Video, CPAP Usage Soars

More than half of those prescribed a CPAP mask don’t use it, but when one sleep expert at National Jewish Health showed patients videos of themselves struggling to take in air while sleeping, he found that their usage rate increased significantly.

Apr 9th, 2019

Nappuccinos To More Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep

A 20-minute nap can make up for one hour of lost sleep. But, here's a tip: Don't take a nap after 3 p.m., or it's likely to interfere with your nighttime sleep.

Mar 24th, 2019

This sleep disorder puts people at 'very high risk' of Parkinson's

Research has linked a particular sleep disorder called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. What characterizes this sleep problem, and can its presence be a good way to predict Parkinson's risk?

Mar 7th, 2019

Sleep helps to repair damaged DNA in neurons, scientists find.

Scientists have discovered that broken DNA builds up in brain cells in the daytime and repair work reverses the damage only during sleep.

Mar 7th, 2019

A Guide To Sleep Apnea

Every night, millions of Americans go to bed and drift into an evening of sleep that is anything but peaceful. They snore and gasp for air throughout the night. Here’s what you need to know about sleep apnea detection, diagnosis and treatment.

Feb 27th, 2019

Ask the Expert: Should I Take Away My Teen’s Cell Phone at Night?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that from 6-12 grade, children should get between 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep each night. Unfortunately, research shows that most teenagers are sleep-deprived. The bottom line: electronics and sleep do not mix.

Feb 22nd, 2019

Sleep Health MD Staff Training Meeting

On February 21, over thirty of Sleep Health MD's team attended a cross-departmental staff meeting at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Capitola. Members of the clinical and administrative groups met to learn and brainstorm. Team work makes the dream work!

Feb 22nd, 2019