Sleep Blog
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Are You Getting Enough DEEP Sleep?
Deep sleep is when your body gets its real rest. It helps with muscle repair, immune health, memory, hormones, and brain recovery. If you get enough hours but still wake up tired, something may be disrupting your deep sleep, such as stress, alcohol, heat, poor sleep habits, or sleep apnea. What Is Deep Sleep? Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep (SWS), is one of the essential phases of the sleep cycle. It is characterized by slow, high-amplitude delta brain waves on an electroencephalogram (EEG).
“Abnormal” MRIs in Insomnia Patients
Insomnia can be acute or chronic, and a recent report found that those with chronic, ongoing insomnia have abnormal MRI results. Insomnia is one
Narcolepsy Patient Shares How Condition Led to Car Accident
Narcolepsy, a condition that has hypersomnia as a symptom, is a condition that is often exaggerated in the media—but sometimes the image of a
No Surprise: Study Shows Those with Sleep Apnea are “Less Active During the Day”
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common kind of sleep apnea, and it occurs when the airway is blocked while asleep. It is
Spring 2022 Research Highlights “Undiagnosed Sleep Disorder Breathing” as a Risk Factor for Critical COVID-19 Consequences
A recent article in Elsevier found that those with “severe COVID-19” tend to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which requires treatment in the
“Roadmap for Change” Revealed to Support Those with Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the most common of sleep disorders, and when chronic it can negatively impact a person physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially.
How Many Nightly Hours of CPAP are Necessary to See Benefits?
Wearing your CPAP every time you sleep is essential for optimal benefits. However, according to a recent study, even using it for a shorter
OSA Linked to Early Atherosclerosis Symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common kind of sleep apnea, has been connected with a number of other disorders and conditions—including atherosclerosis, according
Dreamstime Article Tips on Napping for Those with Narcolepsy
If you struggle with narcolepsy, a combination of treatments may be best—including lifestyle changes. At The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, we treat
