Alternatives to CPAP for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

When people come in to treatment with me for insomnia, I also try to identify if they are at risk for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing is compromised during sleep. Having heard about how hard it is to sleep with the facemask a CPAP (constant...

Less Sleep Can Mean We Remember Less of Our Past

A 2019 study published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine clarified that there is a link between the amount of sleep we get and our ability to recall memories of specific events. The relationship between sleep quality and the strength of our memories is important because it...

Is My Insomnia Treatable?

Is My Insomnia Treatable? You’ve had weeks of tossing and turning and you’re wondering: what can I do about this? The first step is to assess your symptoms and rule out medical causes. Do you snore? Does your bed partner say you stop breathing? Exploring...