What actually causes Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and why is it left undiagnosed so often? There are a multitude of reasons, but the most common remains that people are unaware they have a sleep problem. OSA is not always obvious (like a broken bone) and people don’t always know how to address the problem. And…
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Let’s face it – most of us aren’t thinking about the position we sleep in when our head hits the pillow after a long workday. Nevertheless, the correct sleeping position and sleep quality can have an incredible impact on chronic pain (back, head, neck, shoulder, etc.). A good night’s sleep allows your body to repair/heal…
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For most people today, the typical workday no longer consists of a “9 to 5” schedule. Nurses, for example, typically work a 12-hour shift (7am – 7pm or vice-versa). People working the night shift may begin at 11pm or midnight, and they are getting ready for bed at 9am. Our internal clocks are geared for…
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Do you work the night shift or know someone who does? Approximately 20% of the US workforce is engaged in some type of shift work. To clarify, shift work means having a work schedule outside of the typical “9 to 5” day. This can mean a 12-hour shift, a night shift, or something like 6am…
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#DontIgnoreTheSnore: Snoring can be a larger sign of health problems. Posted by Local 4 Paula Tutman on Monday, March 13, 2017
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