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…
Category: Sleep Apnea
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…
It’s late. You’ve had a long, exhausting day and you can’t wait to get some rest. You snuggle under the covers, all wrapped up in your favourite PJs. Head resting on your cloud-like pillow, you close your eyes and start drifting off to sleep. Until it begins… Just a murmur at first, escalating in volume…
Did you know that approximately 72% of Canadian men have unhealthy habits? That men are 57% more likely to die from diabetes than women, and 79% more likely to die from heart disease than women? How about the fact that 67% of Canadian men are overweight or obese, and that those men are 40% more…
Young and restless? Middle-aged and sleepless? It’s more common than you think. In North America, it’s estimated that 70 million adults suffer from a sleep disorder. This is a significant problem that should not be ignored when it comes to your health. When you’re not getting the rest you need (and deserve), sleeplessness can take…
We get it: Sleep studies conjure nightmares of a sterile bed, wires attached to every limb, and a two-way mirror hiding lab-coat-clad scientists with clipboards in hand. Who could actually sleep with that rig?! Here’s the thing: Sleep studies don’t have to look like that these days. Thanks to modern technology, you can have a…
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