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Deep sleep plays an essential role in good health, and it affects every process in the body: our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight some diseases and to develop long term immunity, and our risk of developing chronic diseases.

Sleep deprivation does more than leave you tired. It starts changing reaction time, memory, mood, immunity, and cardiovascular function faster than most people realize. This guide breaks down what happens hour by hour, why chronic sleep loss is often driven by an untreated condition like sleep apnea, and what actually helps when the problem goes deeper than just “getting more...

Sweating is normal for humans. When you are running, working out, or when it is extremely hot outside, it is normal to sweat—sometimes a lot. However, when your body is completely relaxed, and you are sleeping soundly in your bed, waking up drenched in sweat can be a cause of concern. 

A white noise device can create a peaceful environment that blocks out external noise and distractions, helping you fall asleep faster and achieve deeper levels of sleep. Check out our blog to learn more about its benefits for sleep.

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is one of the four stages of the sleep cycle. It is very important for proper executive and cognitive function.  Let us look at why REM sleep is so important for our brain and body.

The repercussions of sleep deprivation are not appealing in any way, whether intentional or not. Learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation here.

Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and nightmares? Find out how the two things are connected here.

If you notice that you wake up suddenly in the middle of night suffering from shortness of breath or erratic heart rate, you may want to discuss sleeping with supplemental oxygen to your doctor. Find out what symptoms to look out for and how sleeping with oxygen may be beneficial to you.