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Is a Home Sleep Study as Accurate as a Lab Sleep Study?
A home sleep study and a lab sleep study don't measure with the same level of detail, and that difference matters more in some cases than others....
What Are the Symptoms of a Sleep Disorder?
Feeling tired now and then is normal. A true sleep disorder shows up differently. Daytime sleepiness that doesn't lift no matter how early you turn...
Is It Stress or a Sleep Disorder? How to Tell the Difference
Stress keeps the mind switched on when it should be winding down. That's why a rough week at work can wreck a few nights of sleep. But that kind of...
Do I Need a Referral to Get a Sleep Study Done?
It depends on two things: where the test happens, and who's paying for it. Lab-based studies billed through insurance usually need a doctor's order...
CBT-I for Insomnia: What It Is and How It Works
Sleeping pills are where most chronic insomnia journeys begin. They work for a period. Then they stop working. Or the insomnia returns the moment...
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Untreated sleep apnea in pregnancy is more than just poor sleep. Pregnancy already makes the heart work harder to support both mother and baby....
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous for Drivers?
Yes, and the numbers aren't small. If you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea, you're two to ten times more likely to get into an accident than...
Sleep Problem: Which Doctor Should You See?
Most people genuinely do not know which doctor handles sleep problems. A general physician is usually the first call, and often that works. But...
When Is a Child’s Snoring a Medical Problem?
A child snoring through a cold is nothing to worry about. But if it is loud, happens most nights, and you are hearing gasping or long pauses in the...
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Depression and Anxiety?
Up to 35% of people with obstructive sleep apnea have depressive or anxious symptoms. That number is high. But what makes it clinically important is...