Sleep Disorders
Three Questions for Dentists on Three Continents
Reba Matthews – Africa (Botswana) How do you work with sleep doctors? As far as I know, currently, there are no sleep doctors in Botswana.
Circadian Rhythm and Saliva
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Dental caries (also known as tooth decay or dental cavities) is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide”1. What
Sleeping with Orofacial Pain
Orofacial pain (OFP) refers to pain in the face, head, and neck. This includes problems with teeth, skin, muscles, bones, joints, blood vessels, nerves, and
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Diane Lim
Five Questions with Diane Lim, MD, MTR Diane Lim, MD, MTR is a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System within
Bruxism Facts and Fables
There are many misconceptions about bruxism. Everyone has bruxism to some extent, so it is important to get the facts. Perhaps you have been told
Sleep Disorders Australia
Sleep Disorders Australia (SDA) is a voluntary not-for-profit health promotion charity that advocates for the needs of people with sleep disorders and raises awareness of
What Should I Ask My Dentist About Sleep?
Recently the American, Canadian, and Australian Dental Associations recommended that dentists routinely screen for sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. When your dentist screens for sleep
Keeping a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
The word Circadian comes from the Latin phrase circa diem, meaning about a day. Circadian rhythm is a function that repeats the same time every
Bedtime Reads – The Woman Who Couldn’t Wake Up
The Woman Who Couldn’t Wake Up By Quinn Eastman Sleep was taking over Anna’s life. Even with multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young
Social Jetlag
Your buzzword is Social Jetlag The term social jetlag is used to describe the mismatch between biological time and social time. Everyone has two clocks
Beyond CPAP
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
Recognizing and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
All parents know that a good night’s sleep is crucial for our children’s health and development. Yet we may overlook seemingly harmless sleep disturbances, unaware
Living with Narcolepsy as a Professional Football Player
Whether a professional athlete or a person with a day-to-day job, sleep disorders can affect you. Learning the signs and symptoms of different conditions can
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Moira Junge
Moira Junge, PhD, a health psychologist, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, and CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation in Melbourne, Australia, believes collaboration plays a key
Sleep Like a Professional Athlete
There’s sleep, there’s good sleep, and then there’s sleeping like a professional athlete. When it comes to professional athletes, even good sleep isn’t good enough.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping
There are as many opinions on napping as there are hours in the day. Is napping good or bad? How long should you nap? When
Bedtime Reads: Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes
Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage by Shane A. Creado, MD Although written for the elite
Uplifting Athletes
From competing as an elite athlete to becoming Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes, Rob Long has had an incredible journey, granting him insight into rare
Sleep’s Role in Recovery
Don’t Skip This Part of Your Workout! You go to the gym every day. The day isn’t complete without a workout or practice, and your
Sleeping at High Altitudes
Many bodily functions can be impacted by high-altitude and low-oxygen environments, especially sleep. High-quality sleep is crucial for mood, memory, and overall health and well-being.
Your Latest Buzzword is Hypersomnolence
You had a good night’s sleep, a full eight hours, but when the alarm goes off it is hard to wake up. It feels as
Better Sleep Through Better Nutrition
Waking up rested and ready for the day is a wonderful feeling. Stress, noise, or snacking on spicy chicken wings too close to bedtime can
Orexins and Their Role in Sleep Disorders
Orexins are chemical signals produced in the brain. The area where nerve cells make orexins is called the “hypothalamus”, which is at the base of
Sleeping Your Way to Better Performance
Sleep is a normal and reversible activity that is essential for recovery. Studies show that sleep is important for health and performance, especially for athletes.
Ask the Sleep Experts
Your questions about sleep and sleep disorders answered by our issue reviewers who are sleep specialists with a combined 64 years of experience in the
The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Sleep Around the World
For travelers on the go, creating an environment conducive to healthy sleep can be complicated, especially if the sleep setting is unfamiliar. Fortunately, healthy sleep
Soothing Bedtime Routines
One healthy sleep habit is having a consistent and soothing bedtime routine. Ideally a bedtime routine begins 30 to 60 minutes prior to bed and
The Power of Noise for a Good Night’s Sleep
When you think about getting a good night’s sleep, you probably imagine a completely quiet room. When that isn’t possible, a little noise might actually
Where Sleep Doctors Go to Learn from the Best
How the World Sleep Congress Advances Patient Care Doctors in all specialties often travel to scientific conferences with their peers to share the new results
