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How Can You Get More REM Sleep?
This is sort of a trick question because REM isn't something you can target on its own. It's a natural outcome of sleeping long enough and consistently enough for your body to complete full sleep cycles. The best way to get more of it is to protect your overall sleep quality and stop doing the things that cut it short. What Is REM Sleep and Why Does It Matter? REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement sleep. During this stage, the brain becomes highly active, dreams
Study Shows Those Who Can’t Fall Back to Sleep as Having Higher Dementia Risks
Insomnia can be acute or chronic, and even though acute insomnia (like jet lag) can severely negatively affect your day, chronic insomnia comes with
Inspire Implant May Soon Be Available to More Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common kind of sleep apnea and one of the most common complaints at The Insomnia and Sleep
Less Sleep Can Trigger Migraines: Medicine is Available
Sleep deprivation is closely linked with headaches, including migraines. Poor sleep can worsen head pain, while headaches further disrupt sleep, creating a challenging cycle.
People with Insomnia and Diabetes are More Likely to Have a Heart Attack
Insomnia has been shown to be linked to a number of co-morbidities, with a recent study connecting both insomnia and diabetes to a greater
Why Sleep is So Important: Epilepsy and Rest
Sleep disorders often coexist with other conditions, including epilepsy. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona focuses on improving sleep health and addressing issues
Inspire Implant Surgery Now Even Less Invasive
Those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are typically best treated with CPAP therapy. It remains the gold standard in treatment and works for most—but
Nasal Cleansing and CPAP Compliance
CPAP remains the gold standard in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of sleep apnea. At The Insomnia and Sleep Institute
Sex and Narcolepsy
A 2022 study published in Sleep explored “sex-related differences between sleep-wake dynamics” using a mouse model—but there is no guarantee that the findings can
