Tag Archives: Sleep Apnea

Healthy Habits to Help With Sleep Apnea

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Sleep apnea can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or body type, however, there are certain lifestyle factors that can increase your risk and make the symptoms worse. While there is no cure for sleep apnea, and a CPAP machine may be the best choice for many people, there are some lifestyle changes you can…

Which Sleep Position is Best For You?

different sleep position

Everyone has a preferred position that they sleep in almost consistently whether it’s on your side, your back, or your front. The position you sleep in plays a big role in the quality of your sleep, and different positions have different benefits, so there is no one size fits all approach. Here are a few…

Common Sleep Problems for the Spring

common sleep problem for the spring

March 18th is World Sleep Day, and with spring officially starting very soon, we are looking at a few common sleep problems that many people experience at this time of year. Spring comes with not only a change in the weather, but you may also notice a few unwanted changes in your sleeping patterns. Here…

Tips for Surviving “Covid-somnia”

tips for surviving covid somnia

We are now officially two years into the Covid-19 pandemic that has changed so much about our lives in many ways. Maybe you or someone you know battled the Covid-19 virus, maybe your job has been affected, maybe you have had to change your travel plans and maybe you have not been able to see…

Spring Forward your Sleep

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In just a few days, the clocks will be moving forward by one hour for the “spring forward” time change. Unlike the fall, where an hour is gained, the spring time change tends to be a little more difficult on many people. Since you lose an hour, your sleep schedule and routine may be thrown…

Sleep Differences in Women

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In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we will be looking at sleep differences between women and men. While it may be easy to think that something like sleep affects both genders the same way, this is not necessarily the case. Here are a few of the major differences in sleep habits among…

An Overview of CPAP Supplies and Parts

CPAP Supplies and Parts

If you are newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor may have prescribed a treatment called a CPAP machine, which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and exhibits a continuous air flow through your system to prevent sleep apnea episodes. If you are new to the CPAP then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed…

What is Sleep Hygiene?

Sleep Hygiene

You may know hygiene as a term that refers to maintaining good overall health, whether through brushing your teeth daily or taking a shower to keep yourself clean. Sleep hygiene is basically the same idea. It refers to good habits to help you get a good night’s sleep, which is extremely important seeing how vital…

Is “Sleeping In” a Bad Thing?

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Many people spend the work week anticipating the extra sleep they will get on the weekend (or whenever their days off may fall). It can be a truly relaxing feeling where you don’t have to wake up to an alarm the next day. But can this be bad for your sleep? While it is generally recommended by sleep experts that you go to sleep and wake up…

Sleep Differences Amongst Couples

sleeping with your couple

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, let’s talk sleep and your relationship. If you and your partner share a sleeping space, then you may already know that some of your sleeping habits and preferences may differ. While sharing a bed with the love of your life may sound romantic, many couples have opposing…