Category: Sleep Health

Cold and Flu Season: Why It Hits Harder Than You Think Cold and flu season is here, and that means one thing: absenteeism on the rise. Employees calling in sick, projects delayed, and extra stress on colleagues can all create a cycle that’s tough to break. But what if there was a way to boost…

You’re in bed. Again. Wide awake. Again. The ceiling has nothing new to say, and you’re starting to consider counting sheep. Sound familiar? If you’re reading this in the middle of the night with tired eyes and a tired brain that refuses to cooperate, you’re not alone. But you are in the right place. At…

What’s the #1 health service most corporate wellness programs overlook? Sleep screening. Despite the fact that sleep apnea affects nearly 1 in 4 working adults, it’s still missing from most employee health benefits plans. And when it goes undetected, it costs businesses—a lot. Why should you care about sleep apnea screening? Because poor sleep doesn’t…

As promised in last month’s blog, Snoozefest in the Bedroom?, we’re back to talk about how sleep apnea affects women, too. From low libido and changes in arousal to fatigue and dips in self-esteem, the impact on female sexual health is real. The good news? Understanding the connection is the first step toward feeling more…

Snoring is a common bedroom complaint, but for many men, another issue is quietly creeping in: erectile dysfunction (ED). While most people wouldn’t think to connect interrupted breathing during sleep with problems in the bedroom, the science says otherwise. If you’re experiencing both sleep troubles and sexual dysfunction, it might not be a coincidence. What…

Why fatigue management matters—and how Sleep First can help. July 7th marks Injury Prevention Day, a national reminder that safety on the job is about more than PPE, hard hats, and hazard signs. Sometimes, the biggest risks are the ones we can’t see. Take fatigue, for example. When workers are running on empty, especially during…

Let’s be honest—when it comes to workplace wellness, sleep is usually the last thing on the agenda (somewhere after free coffee and maybe a wellness app no one uses). But here’s the truth: you can’t separate sleep from mental health, and you definitely can’t separate either from your employees’ performance, morale, or ability to get…

Why do I wake up with headaches? Morning headaches are often a sign that something is off with your sleep. Interrupted or poor-quality rest, especially from conditions like sleep apnea, can cause reduced oxygen levels during the night. This lack of oxygen dilates blood vessels and contributes to head pain when you wake up. Can…

 We talk to a lot of adults struggling with sleep issues, and more and more of them are being diagnosed—or already treated—for ADHD. That got us thinking: What’s the connection? Could sleep apnea be the hidden culprit behind some ADHD symptoms? And how can you tell what’s really going on? At first glance, obstructive sleep…

Is Snoring a Sign of Something Serious? We’ve all heard it (or maybe been guilty of it)—that deep, rumbling snore that shakes the walls. While snoring is common, it can sometimes be a red flag for a more serious condition: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But how do you know if your (or your partner’s) snoring…