Is Your Teen Sleep-Deprived?
Terra Ziporyn Snider of Severna Park, Maryland, still remembers how difficult it was for her son to wake up for his 7:17 a.m. first-period class when he was in high school. There were times he’d turn on the shower, then head back to bed while waiting for the water to warm up, only to fall […]
Work Fatigue Can be Deadly
Americans often don’t recognize the importance of sleep. Alaska Sleep clinic is working to change the culture with research, education and outreach programs related to sleep health in the workplace. Fatigue at Work, on the Road Can be Deadly Daylight Saving Time begins every year on the second Sunday in March, which in 2019 was March […]
Smart Ways To Prevent Fires In Your Bedroom
Every year, 27 percent of reported fires in the US happen at home, and the majority of house fires start in the kitchen. However, what most people don’t know is that the bedroom is also one of the most common spots for fires in the house to start, and 15 percent of electrical fires in the bedroom […]
Prevent Carbon Monoxide From Interfering With Your Sleep Quality
Every year, between 20,000 and 30,000 people in the U.S. are exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) – as reported by Forbes. CO leaks can be caused by many different factors, including faulty furnaces, space heaters, wood-burning stoves, and kerosene lanterns. Because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless, this gas can easily make its way […]
7 Best Sleepers and Swaddles for Motor Development
A baby’s safety and comfort should be every parents’ number one priority. And when it comes to sleep, there are several considerations that parents should take, to ensure their baby is secure and cozy. If you’re a newly minted parent, something as ordinary as choosing between sleepers and swaddles for your tiny new person can […]
The Importance of Sleep for Safe Driving
The idea of falling asleep behind the wheel is enough to give most people nightmares. After all, driving a vehicle requires all of your attention and if you lose control, then you could damage your car, hurt yourself, or injure others. If you are in your car a lot throughout the day and you have […]
Rules for Marathon Recovery
Alaska Sleep Clinic is honored to be featured in a blog article written by Champneys, the UK’s original health resort. Champneys reached out to ASC to find out how important sleep is to a marathon runner’s physical and mental recovery after an event. In Alaska, we have our Mountain Marathoners who can benefit from the […]
Parents: Get the “Fam” On a Healthy Routine for Back-2-School
Amid the health concerns created by COVID-19, it’s essential to pay attention to keeping yourself and your family healthy, especially as children begin to return to school. While a healthy lifestyle is no replacement for public health measures like wearing a mask when you leave the house, avoiding gatherings with people outside your household, and […]
How To Establish a New Bedtime Routine for Better Sleep
Everyone has to sleep at some point, but if your nightly bedtimes are random at best, you’re not getting the rest you need. Trying to catch up with housework after a long day at work makes relaxing a challenge. How many times have you fallen asleep with your computer, only to wake up hours later […]
Finding Your Perfect Bedtime Routine
If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 68% of Americans said that they struggle falling asleep at least once a week. Often, your behaviors in the few hours before bedtime can have a big impact on your sleep quality. Here are 10 tips to create a bedtime routine that […]
