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Expert advice and in-depth features for sleep wellness
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Expert advice and in-depth features for sleep wellness
Making Diagnosis Easier With Pulse Oximetry
Making Diagnosis Easier With Pulse Oximetry Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting nearly 22 million Americans. However, diagnosis of this [...]
Cardiac Arrhythmias Guide: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Cardiac Arrhythmias Guide: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis Cardiac arrhythmias refer to conditions where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern. [...]
Overnight Oximetry to Test for Low Oxygen Levels
Overnight Oximetry to Test for Low Oxygen Levels Sleep-related breathing disorders, specifically obstructive sleep apnea, is a common condition that regularly goes unrecognized. Approximately three [...]
How Pulse Oximetry Works
How Pulse Oximetry Works The body's need for oxygen is undeniable, and the correct amount is essential for sustaining normal daily activities. If oxygen content [...]
Sleep Apnea & Other Sleep Disorders
What is a Home Sleep Study? A Guide to Taking a Sleep Apnea Test
A home sleep study is a fast, accurate way to see if you have obstructive sleep apnea. Learn about what's involved and how to get one.
5 Reasons Your Snoring Isn’t Something to Ignore
Wondering if your snoring is something to be concerned about? Check out this article on the top 5 problems that your snoring may be a sign of.
Do You Have a Sleep-Related Movement Disorder?
Does your sleep partner complain about how much you move while you’re sleeping? It’s possible you have a sleep-related movement disorder.
Sleep Problems
Cardiac Arrhythmias Guide: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Cardiac Arrhythmias Guide: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis Cardiac arrhythmias refer to conditions where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern. [...]
Sleep-Related Hypoxemia and Its Treatment
Sleep-Related Hypoxemia and Its Treatment When we begin to fall asleep at night, typically, the last thing on our mind is if our breathing is [...]
The Difference Between Hypoxia and Hypoxemia
The Difference Between Hypoxia and Hypoxemia Oxygen is one of the most abundant gases on the planet, so it may come as a surprise that [...]
Sleep Tips
Get Great Sleep: 7 Tips to Sleep Better at Night
Learn how to sleep better at night with these seven easy, actionable tips that you can do at home or while traveling. Isn't it time you got great sleep?
Is Low-Quality Sleep Hindering Your Business?
Did you know sleep experts and business experts alike agree that low-quality sleep may be to blame for business productivity and growth problems?
5 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Nap + 1 Bad One
Naps are ideal for everyone who wants to enhance their performance. Learn of 5 surprisingly effective ways to nap - and one not so effective!
Science and News
Everything you Need to Know About Blood Oxygen Levels
Everything you Need to Know About Blood Oxygen Levels Blood oxygen levels indicate how much oxygen is circulating in the blood at a given time. [...]
Sleep is the New Status Symbol? Why Sleep is the New Luxury
The business world is abuzz with talk that sleep is the new status symbol. We're not talking just any sleep, but great sleep. So how do you get it? See how!