Want Better Sleep? Try ‘Circadian Hacking’
We’re in the dark days and nights of winter, which can cause circadian rhythm disruption and lead to fractured sleep patterns. While some may turn to sleeping pills or regular exercise to try and get a good night’s rest, others are using a new method—circadian hacking. What Are Circadian Rhythms? Circadian rhythms are internally driven…
The Problem With Benadryl®, Melatonin and Other Sleep Aids
When you spend your nights tossing and turning, it’s only natural to turn to a sleep aid for relief. Playing do-it-yourself doctor can have its drawbacks, though—if you don’t have the right treatment for your specific sleep issue, you could be wasting your money and prolonging your insomnia. All Sleep Aids Are Not Created Equal …
New Study Reveals Sleep Apnea Can Age You
Scientists know that sleep apnea can be a bit of a nightmare for your overall health, contributing to heart problems and other medical issues. And now there’s a new cause for concern that could keep sleep apnea sufferers up at night—a recent study shows that the condition can age you. How Does Sleep Apnea Speed…
4 Sleep Habits for a Good Night’s Rest
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems including: High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Depression and anxiety Let’s examine some of the ways we can improve…
Snoring: Nothing to Joke About
People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but this serious condition is no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is a real problem that can cause relationship tension, drowsiness and fatigue, leading to lapses in memory and concentration. Often, it’s an indication of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea If you are a…
Is the Pandemic Messing Up Your Sleep?
These last few months have been hard on everyone. If you find yourself staying up later, tossing and turning throughout the night and sleeping more than you should throughout the day, you are not alone. Numerous reports, polls and studies have determined that the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on lots of sleep schedules. Importance…
Sleeping Soundly: Tips for staying on top of your sleep hygiene.
We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, yet sleep is one of the least understood areas in medicine. Countless medical studies conducted across the world have tried to crack the mystery of sleep, but only one conclusion persists—people need at least six to seven hours of restful sleep every night. Know What to Avoid…
How Good Sleep Can Change Your Life
Sleep is the best preventative medicine when it comes to your physical, mental and emotional health. But despite its importance, most people do not get an adequate amount or great enough quality of sleep. Below are some ways good sleep can change your life that might convince you to make it a greater priority. Sleep…
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Sleep is essential for children’s health, behavior, development and general wellbeing. Unfortunately, up to 50 percent of kids will experience a sleep problem at some point in their childhood. If your child is having a hard time falling or staying asleep, they may be experiencing a sleep disorder that can have negative long-term effects. What…
Research Shows Deep Sleep May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
How widespread is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is all too common in Exton and across the country. It affects around 5.8 million Americans and becomes more likely the older you get; about one in 10 people aged 65 and older in Pennsylvania have dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no cure, but new research shows sleep—the…
