Sleep Consultants

Can’t Sleep? Could Be Your Digestion
Studies link digestive problems with restless nights.
By Linda Carroll; republished with permission from MSNBC.com
You’re tired of feeling tired. But no matter how early you get to bed, you never feel well-rested in the morning. You’ve tried adjusting the room temperature, replacing the mattress and fluffing the pillows. Nothing seems to [...]

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Alcoholism’s Effect On Sleep Persists During Long Periods Of Sobriety
This article appeared on Medical News Today webiste on 02 Oct 2009
A study in the Oct.1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that long-term alcoholism affects sleep even after long periods of abstinence, and the pattern of this effect is similar in both men and women.
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Reviewed by QualityHealth’s Medical Advisory Board
Have you ever watched a cat go through its daily routine? Chances are you’ve witnessed a lot of grooming, playing and chasing-and napping. In fact, cats sleep more than half of their lives away. But they don’t slumber continuously for 16 hours. They sleep in long and short stretches through [...]

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How Do Animals Sleep?
Ever wonder how a dolphin can sleep without drowning or why a bat sleeps upside down? Well, you won’t have to wonder any more. Check out how our favorite animals sleep below.
Dolphins
Can you sleep and swim at the same time? For dolphins, this is an easy task. They can turn off half [...]

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Drinking and driving is always dangerous. Add a life-threatening sleep disorder and you have a recipe for disaster. According to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, patients with obstructive sleep apnea are more vulnerable than healthy people to the effects of alcohol while driving. The study, conducted by researchers at the Adelaide Institute [...]

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Philips Introduces Full Life Full-Face Mask as a Minimal-Contact Alternative for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Murrysville PA, – August 5, 2009
Royal Philips Electronics today announced the introduction of the FullLife full-face mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This revolutionary mask covers both the nose and mouth, while being compact and offering a [...]

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The Top 6 Sleep Myths — Busted
Reviewed by QualityHealth’s Medical Advisory Board
Drinking alcohol makes you drowsy. Counting sheep makes you doze off. You can catch up on lost sleep over the weekend. When it comes to getting your Z’s, it can be difficult separating fact from fiction. But according to experts, knowing the facts [...]

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Elderly Women Underestimate Quality of Sleep
October 5, 2009
You might be getting more sleep than you think. Elderly women who reported shorter and poorer quality of sleep actually had longer and less-fragmented sleep than elderly men, according to a recent study in the journal SLEEP. The study, conducted by researchers in the Netherlands, examined 956 participants [...]

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Sleep Disorders Can Be Serious for Pets
A recent video on YouTube showing a sleepwalking dog that runs into a wall may be comical but it also highlights potentially serious sleep disorders that can affect pets, according to a press release by Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The video, titled [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
Does insurance cover the test?
Medicare and Aetna will pay for a Home Sleep Test, with other insurance companies beginning to adapt their policies to cover it as well. The best way to find out if it is covered is to call your insurance company or visit their website. If researching their [...]

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