Anti and Pro-Sleep Snacks

Foods to avoid for a restful night and what supports quality slumber, including tasty bedtime snack ideas.

How Long to Wait Between Eating and Bed

Eating late in the day or consuming a heavy meal close to bedtime can interrupt your sleep. Experts recommend waiting at least three hours after eating a full meal before going to bed. The reason is simple: large meals can mess up your metabolism and prevent you from falling asleep. Avoiding Foods That Take Too […]

How to Sleep Better: A Simple Guide

Everyone knows the importance of eating right and exercising to be healthy, but what about sleep? A good night’s sleep is just as important as healthy food and regular exercise. Did you know that you spend nearly one-third of your life sleeping? So you better be good at it! Good sleep is imperative for better […]

To Eat or Not to Eat. The Midnight Snack Debate

Are you a person who snacks before bed, or do you avoid eating for several hours before sleeping? Bedtime snacking is controversial, and even the experts are divided on what’s the best course of action. Let’s look at different aspects of this issue, so you can make your own decision as to whether or not […]

Midnight Snacks: 8 Foods That Can Improve Sleep

As our lives become increasingly fast-paced and responsibilities compound, it’s no wonder that a significant percentage of our population suffers from a range of sleeping disorders. Studies suggest that the prevalence of insomnia nears the range of 60% in certain countries, with women who suffer from mental health disorders being the most likely candidates. Thankfully, your sleep […]

Healthy Snacks To Help You Sleep at Night

You have probably heard that eating close to bedtime can lead to weight gain. In fact, there may be a link between nighttime snacking and obesity. Consuming foods high in carbohydrates or fats late at night could also affect your ability to fall asleep. Yet that does not mean you have to go to bed […]

Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.