• Middle Aged Man with Sleep Apnea
    Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Dentist

    Beyond CPAP

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    by Vicki Cohn DDS, D. ABDSM, is the Clinical Director of Sleep Apnea Dentists of New England. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but some people have difficulty tolerating it. CPAP can be uncomfortable, and it can dry out the mouth and cause nasal congestion. […]

  • Woman with Diabetes
    Sleep, Sleep Health

    Sleep Chaos Fuels Type 2 Diabetes Risk

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    Original Article | Sleep Review Magazine Middle-aged to older adults with inconsistent sleep duration had a heightened risk of developing diabetes compared to those with more consistent sleep patterns. Summary: A study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that middle-aged to older adults with inconsistent sleep durations had a significantly higher risk of developing type […]

  • First Half of Sleep
    Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Study

    Why the First Half of Your Sleep is Crucial for Brain Reset

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    Original Article | Sleep Review Magazine Recent findings reveal that the initial hours of sleep play a crucial role in weakening neuron connections, paving the way for new learning the following day. Summary: A study by University College London, published in Nature, shows that during the first half of sleep, the brain reduces connections made between […]

  • Diabetes-and-Night-Light-Link
    Sleep, Sleep Study

    Light at Night Tied to Diabetes Risk in Largest Study to Date

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    Original Article Medscape | Christina Szalinski Concerned about your patient’s type 2 diabetes risk? Along with the usual preventive strategies — like diet and exercise and, when appropriate, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists — there’s another simple, no-risk strategy that just might help: Turning off the light at night. A study in The Lancet found that people […]

  • Camping at Night
    Sleep, Sleep Health

    Why sleep soothes distress: Neurobiology explained

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    Original Post | Caroline Pierce, Medical Express A study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by an international team including the Woolcock’s Dr. Rick Wassing examined research into sleep disorders over more than two decades to prove a good night’s sleep is the perfect remedy for emotional distress. Nothing we haven’t known forever, some would argue, but Dr. Wassing who […]

  • Young and Youthful Woman
    Sleep Apnea, Sleep Health, Sleep Study

    Study reveals sleep effects how young you feel

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    By Eric Ralls Earth.com staff writer Have you ever noticed how a well-maintained classic car can turn heads and exude a timeless charm? Its age has become subjective. Just like a vintage automobile that has been meticulously cared for, feeling young is not merely a superficial notion — it is intrinsically connected to tangible health benefits. […]