We tend to associate workplace performance with factors like skills, technology, and strategy, but quality sleep plays a pivotal role in employee health and overall productivity. At Sleep First, the occupational health and safety program within Sleep Therapeutics, we believe that prioritizing sleep is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace culture. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just…
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As we grind our way through busy days, a good night’s sleep can often take a backseat to every other thing we need to do. But adults require at least 7-9 hours of sleep each night. When we don’t get enough sleep, we open the door to health problems, ranging from being more susceptible…
Today, let’s look into a frequently overlooked and misunderstood aspect of our well-being: the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and weight gain. While it’s simple to blame a few extra pounds on lifestyle factors such as work-life balance, stress, challenges in preparing nutritious meals, or limited time for exercise, we may overlook a…
The demands of daily life can be overwhelming and it’s easy to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. However, when it comes to fertility, sleep plays a huge role that should not be overlooked. In this blog post, we’ll look into the relationship between sleep and fertility, and how quality and quantity of…
In a fast-paced and stress-filled world, many of us turn to a nightcap to unwind and relax before bedtime. The initial effects of that drink may cause a warm, drowsy feeling, however, the impact on our sleep is a little more complex than that. Let’s look at the relationship between alcohol and sleep to find…
We have passed the halfway point of the first month of 2024. As we stepped into a new year, just two short weeks ago, many of us made well-intentioned resolutions for every aspect of our lives and health. But, enough time has already passed for some of us to have slipped off our rose-coloured…
Have you ever wondered what effect the quality of your sleep has on your brain health? We often hear about the relationship between sleep and cardiovascular or metabolic health, but what happens to our brains while we sleep? Alzheimer’s disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are two seemingly unrelated health conditions that share a surprising…
Are you grappling with sleep-related issues and contemplating a home sleep study to monitor your sleep patterns? Home sleep study devices diagnose sleep disorders from the comfort of your own home. Results are comparable to in-lab sleep studies and are much easier and faster for the patient. At Sleep Therapeutics, we recognize that your journey…
We know it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep if you are being chased from your bed on a nightly basis. Whether snoring from your partner interrupts your sleep, or you’re the one making all the noise, we’ve got you! eXciteOSA®’s innovative daytime therapy targets the root cause of mild OSA and snoring. A…
It starts with the shift into winter—our sunlit hours (and temperatures) drop, dipping us into bouts of depression, lethargy and general unhappiness. Call it what you want, the “winter blues” or just plain “SAD,” Seasonal Affective Disorder affects nearly 10 million Americans every year—and it’s serious business. The thing is: So many of us mistake…
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