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6 Questions About Sex and Sleep You’re Too Afraid to Ask
Could the quality of my sleep be affecting my sex life? The answer is yes. Sleep quality and your sex life are directly correlated. Let’s explore six common questions about sleep and sex. 1. Can a lack of sleep impact my libido? Lack of sleep can certainly impact your libido. Simply put, low energy causes tension […]
Read MoreA Brief History of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea, also called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA, is not a new disorder by any means. While it might seem like it’s becoming more prominent due to the increase in obesity over the past few decades, symptoms of sleep apnea-like disorders have been observed for centuries. Luckily, technology and doctors’ understanding of the causes of […]
Read MoreHow Men and Women are Different When it Comes to Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Over 20 million American adults live with sleep apnea. While the symptoms of sleep apnea may differ between men and women, the condition is associated with equally serious health consequences for both genders. May 10-16th is National Women’s Health Week, a time for women’s health issues to take center stage. Here’s a look at snoring […]
Read MoreHow to Stop Snoring and Get Better Sleep
Each May, we welcome Better Sleep Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of sleep and the conditions that may negatively impact your sleep and overall health, including snoring. For many, this month may serve as a “wake-up call” about the risks and consequences of inadequate sleep and the importance of […]
Read MoreThe Impact of Seasonal Allergies on Snoring
For those who suffer from snoring or sleep apnea, seasonal allergies may be a big part of the problem. Spring allergies causing snoring, congestion and related sleep issues have become more prevalent over the years. To learn how seasonal allergies may be affecting your quality of life, let’s take a few moments to evaluate the impact […]
Read MoreHow Secondhand Snoring Affects Relationships
Sleep should make you feel refreshed and rested, not groggy and craving more sleep. However, if you’re one of the many people who snores — or who has a snoring bed partner — then sleep may not be making you feel as good as it should. The causes of snoring are sometimes temporary, but in […]
Read MorePracticing Good Sleep Hygiene
Trouble sleeping and daytime sleepiness can be indicators of poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits. Sleep hygiene includes numerous factors including the timing of sleep, food intake, exercise and sleeping environment. At eos sleep, our board-certified snoring and sleep apnea specialists frequently share tips with patients about how to control these behavioral and environmental factors that […]
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Mar, 2015Category
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Study, Sleep Tracking, Snoring, Technology
Home Sleep Study Offers More Convenient Sleep Apnea Testing in NYC
Patients Can Now Get Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea Without an Overnight Stay at the Sleep Lab For many years, the only way you could be diagnosed with sleep apnea was by undergoing a sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, in a sleep lab setting. But new advances in medical devices have made an accurate […]
Read MoreDoes Poor Sleep Lead to Dementia?
It is a well-known fact that sleep deprivation has many negative health consequences. Anyone who has experienced a poor night’s sleep – or perhaps a night of no sleep at all – has likely endured some unpleasant side effects. A lack of sleep can noticeably impact a person’s ability to concentrate, impairing memory and cognitive […]
Read MoreSleep Recommendations By Age from the National Sleep Foundation
How much sleep do we really need? Well, it turns out that it ranges. And in more ways than one. An updated report recently published by the National Sleep Foundation reveals that it not only depends on your age group, but on your individual needs – needs that are impacted by factors such as your […]
Read MoreWhy Drowsy Driving is Dangerous
We’ve all done it – gotten behind the wheel when we’re less than alert, pulled out of the driveway with sleepy eyes because obligations required us to do so. Maybe it was a big day at the office, an early flight or a child’s school drop-off. Perhaps it was coasting home on empty roads at night […]
Read MoreTackling Snoring and Sleep Apnea in the New Year
Resolve to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in 2015 Each January marks the dawn of new personal goals — for fitness, self-improvement, relationships and more. Surprisingly, one very simple resolution is often overlooked despite the dramatic impact it can have upon a person’s quality of life. It’s one that spawns positive effects like improved concentration, […]
Read MoreThe iOS 8 Offers a Ton of New Features for Health & Sleep Tracking
With the launch of the iPhone 6 and the recent iOS 8 software upgrade, Apple once again has us in the palm of their hands. iOS 8 has some incredible new features including photo editing, iCloud Drive (allowing users to work on any file, anywhere), an intelligent keyboard, and more ways to share content. A […]
Read MoreCPAP Therapy in New York City
Tolerating your CPAP mask is not impossible, it just requires taking some specific steps so that the change in treatment can be justified and covered by insurance. First and foremost, an ENT specialist should evaluate the upper airway to determine if there is any obstruction. If the doctor suspects you are at risk for sleep apnea, you […]
Read MoreHow PTSD Relates to Obstructive Sleep Apnea & CPAP Therapy
In 2010, The American College of Chest Physicians published a study in the Chest Journal to determine how frequent Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is among combat veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as assault, warfare, serious injury, serious psychological trauma […]
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