by Somnology | Dec 21, 2025 | Blog, Health, Insomnia, Mental Health, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Patterns, Sleep Tips, Uncategorized
As December unfolds, the Northern Hemisphere moves toward its darkest day of the year: the winter solstice. On December 21, the sun follows its shortest arc across the sky, leaving us with the least daylight and the longest night. While the solstice is an astronomical...
by Somnology | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips, Transportation
As the holidays approach, more than 100 million Americans are expected to hit the road to visit friends and family. Road trips can be filled with excitement and tradition, but they also come with risks that too often get overlooked. One of the most dangerous is drowsy...
by Chelsie Stanford | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Transportation
When we think of Halloween, we picture ghosts, shadows, and eerie things that go bump in the night. But one of the most frightening forces haunting our daily lives is not supernatural. It is the silent danger of sleep deprivation. Poor sleep has been the hidden...
by Chelsie Stanford | Sep 21, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Mental Health, Sleep Tips
Each year, World Alzheimer’s Day brings attention to the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. While memory loss is often the most recognized symptom, one of the most challenging and under-discussed aspects of Alzheimer’s...
by Somnology | Aug 15, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Mental Health, Sleep Tips
As the school season approaches, many parents and students reach for caffeine to tackle new routines or power through demanding academics. Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world and can mitigate declines in physical and neurobehavioral performance...
by Somnology | Aug 7, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips, Summer Sleep Tips
Summer brings more sunlight, vacations, and changes in daily routines. But it also brings a wave of sleep myths that can quietly disrupt your rest. From the idea that you need less sleep during longer days to fears about ceiling fans, it’s easy to fall for...
by Somnology | Jun 27, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips, Veterans
Most people who’ve experienced trauma struggle with sleep. In fact, up to 9 in 10 people with PTSD say they have trouble falling asleep, waking up often, or suffering nightmares (Jaeger, 2021). These sleep issues aren’t just a side effect of PTSD; they actually fuel...
by Somnology | May 23, 2025 | Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips
Imagine turning out the light exhausted, only to wake up feeling just as tired, achy and foggy headed. For roughly half to three quarters of people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), that is not an occasional rough night, it is the norm...
by Somnology | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips
Sleep disturbances are one of the most common — yet often under-recognized — non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). While most people associate Parkinson’s with tremors and movement challenges, more than 80% of individuals with PD will experience a sleep...
by Somnology | Mar 21, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips
In today’s fast-paced world, where responsibilities pile up and personal time feels like a luxury, a strange but increasingly common phenomenon is taking over our nights: sleep revenge procrastination. The term refers to the voluntary delay of sleep to engage in...
by Somnology | Feb 14, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips
We all know that sleep is important for our health, but did you know it could also make or break your romantic relationship? If you’ve ever found yourself snapping at your partner after a restless night or feeling emotionally distant when running on empty, you’re not...
by Chelsie Stanford | Jan 23, 2025 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Tips, Sports
With the Winter X Games currently in full swing, fans are thrilled by the skill and daring of world-class athletes. But behind the spectacle lies a serious concern: the risk of concussions. While most people understand concussions can cause headaches and confusion,...
