Dangers of Snoring
Snoring is a condition that affects approximately 90 million Americans. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, one-third to half of those that snore could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a serious sleep disorder that needs to be treated. How Do You Know if You Snore? Walter “Sweetness” Payton, legendary running back […]
Are You Too Sleepy During the Day? Take This Sleep Quiz and Find Out.
Getting the right amount of nightly sleep can mean the world of difference in how awake and alert we feel during the day. You may even think you’re getting enough sleep at night because you go to bed 7-9 hours before you wake every morning, but you may not be aware that your sleep is […]
Pediatric Sleep Studies: Prepare Yourself and Your Child
What to Expect from Your Child’s Sleep Study We utilize the same tests used to diagnose and rule out sleep disorders in adults for children. However, because children are more likely to displace sensors during the night, we prefer to use attended studies rather than home monitoring. We recommend that a parent accompanies a child […]
Let Dad Know You Care About His Health This Weekend!
Father’s Day is this weekend, and we are celebrating our dad’s with the gift awareness! Sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans, but did you know that sleep apnea is more prevalent in men vs. women with a ratio of 8:1, according to the National Sleep Foundation? This disorder is defined as having “one […]
How Your Sense of Smell Affects Sleep
We already experience less sleep when our bodies are put under stress. And 2020 has been an unprecedented year of stress. From isolation, quarantine, job or financial loss, an election season, and coronavirus concerns, we need all the help we can get to receive each pressure minute of sleep. The Alaska Sleep Clinic wants to […]
