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10 Startling Effects of Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation does more than leave you groggy at breakfast. In controlled studies, even healthy adults develop measurable changes in attention, pain perception, glucose regulation and immune function when sleep is restricted. Some effects appear after one bad night; others accumulate when five- or six-hour nights become routine. “Sleep […]
How to Get More Deep Sleep Deep sleep has become a nightly score to chase. Smartwatches and rings report it down to the minute, and a disappointing number can make a perfectly functional person wonder whether their brain neglected its maintenance shift. The reality is less dramatic: you cannot command your brain to enter deep
What Is Polysomnography? Polysomnography is a comprehensive sleep test that records several physiological systems at the same time. The word is built from poly for “many,” somno for “sleep” and graphy for “recording.” In practical terms, it means monitoring brain activity, eye movements, muscle tone, breathing, blood oxygen and heart rhythm throughout the night. The
What Is a Sleep Apnea Test? A sleep apnea test records what happens to your breathing while you sleep. It’s used to determine whether airflow repeatedly stops or decreases during the night, whether those events reduce your blood-oxygen level and how often they occur. That sounds straightforward, but the test answers a narrower question than
How Much Does a Sleep Study Cost? The cost of a sleep study depends primarily on where the study is performed, what physiological signals it records and whether the patient pays directly or submits the test through insurance. At our at-home sleep study service, the pricing is straightforward: the Sleep Study costs $179, while the
Sleep sensitivity and how it can shed light on your sleep problems Unfamiliar with the term sleep sensitivity? You’re probably more likely to think in terms of being either a light or heavy sleeper. Today, there is new science that is casting light on this very real characteristic, and demonstrating how measuring it–and understanding it–can
How many times is your sleep disrupted every night? Sleep disruptions can do a lot of harm, and you might be experiencing more than you remember. Feeling sleep deprived is common today—considered a natural consequence of our busy, modern lives. And the fact is, at least one-third of adults aren’t getting enough sleep1. But it’s
Sleep Disorders Are More Common Than You Might Think Most of us experience a night of poor sleep from time to time without too much fuss. An extra cup of coffee the next morning and we’re good to go. But for up to 40 percent of Canadians¹, sleep disorders are a real problem that affect
The Dangers of Self-Help Sleep Solutions We live in a time where self-help solutions are available for pretty much everything that ails us. Given the number of us who struggle with getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis, it is no wonder so many are tempted to treat their sleep problems on their
7 Ways Their Snoring is Affecting Your Health It’s easy to make light of what it’s like living – and sleeping – with someone who snores. Picture the frustrated partner lying wide awake in bed beside a slumbering and clueless snorer, contemplating the possibilities for revenge. Banishment to a spare bedroom? Maybe the garden shed