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Can frequent dreaming interfere with sleep
We all dream when we sleep. Far more than we may be aware of, as we often don’t remember our dreams on waking. We dream nightly, usually for around...
The Benefits of Using CPAP Machines for your Health
The CPAP machine has been a revolutionary development in the healthcare industry. While it was designed to help treat debilitating sleep conditions,...
Is a humidifier necessary on a CPAP?
Using a humidifier may not be completely necessary with your CPAP machine. However, humidifiers do have benefits for many. This especially true for...
Can medications cause excessive dreams
Yes, they can. A variety of common medications are known to cause very vivid dreams. This is because they affect certain neurotransmitters in the...
What are the signs of Sleep deprivation?
Sleep deprivation can have a massive impact on your life. Lack of sleep can be due to lack of sleep hours, frequent waking, or lack of quality...
Why does pain cause sleeplessness?
You would think that you could sleep through all but the worst pain - with the help of pain and sleep medication if the pain is severe enough of...
What are the Sleep needs for different ages
The amount of sleep that we need changes over our lifetimes. Babies need the most sleep. As we get older, we gradually need less sleep. This is not...
Why do humans need to sleep?
Sleep is an essential biological process shared by all sentient beings. This includes animals that do not ‘lie down’, or stop moving, to sleep, such...
Can depression cause a sleep disorder?
The link between depression and sleeping badly is undeniable. But can depression lead to a chronic sleep disorder? The answer is – yes, it can....
The difference between insomnia and hypersomnia
Insomnia describes a condition where a person is unable to fall asleep or stay asleep for any length of time, at night, or when they should be...
Air quality and sleep disorders – are they related
You definitely won’t sleep well if you constantly woken by your own coughing. This can happen if the air is very dry, or dusty. It can also happen...
Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms and Causes
Also known as RLS, Restless Leg Syndrome is more common among older people. It is a ‘nervous’ disorder that originates in the brain but...
When is time to replace your Sleep Apnea device?
If you are using CPAP to help you manage your sleep apnea, you should be aware of when you may need to replace parts and CPAP device...
Positional sleep therapy helping those with sleep disorders
Depending on what kind of sleep disorder you have, positional sleep therapy may help. It can help you manage it, lessen symptoms and help you...
What is your Sleep Disorders Impact on your Bed partner’s health
Your sleep disorder can affect your life far beyond the impact of the sleep disorder on your health. It can affect your partners health too. Sleep...
Why Do I Need a Prescription for CPAP?
A CPAP prescription is required for CPAP treatment to ensure that the patient gets the correct CPAP treatment for their sleep-related...
Cpap Accessories for Cpap Machines
Cpap machines and masks come with a variety of Cpap accessories for sleep apnea sufferers. These accessories can help you get the most from your...
How to Choose a CPAP Mask for Your Sleeping Position
There are 6 main sleeping positions. The one you adopt for most of the night, particularly in deep sleep (when sleep apnea is at its worst), is...
Sleep disorders in children and the symptoms
Children need a lot more sleep than do adults, so lack of sleep (good quality sleep) can have a huge impact on children’s lives. There could be...
Can a humidifier help you sleep better at night?
Room humidifiers help people with asthma or with dry, hacking coughs, to breathe more easily. Put in a bedroom, they go a long way toward helping...