by Somnology | Sep 27, 2016 | Blog, Monitoring, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Tips
For millions of people, snoring is a common occurrence. They get into a deep sleep and begin to exhibit the common signs of snoring. For some, snoring can be extremely loud, often referred to as “chainsaw” snoring, and for others it is mild. Does your partner’s...
by Somnology | Sep 19, 2016 | News
Last week, Somnology’s CEO, Patrick Yam, had the pleasure to be invited with a limited few to attend a luncheon with Dr. Jill Biden. At the luncheon, Yam shared with Dr. Biden the significance of monitoring sleep disorders and explained Somnology’s mission. Dr....
by Somnology | Sep 14, 2016 | Blog, Health, Insomnia
Does Smoking Affect Sleep? People often pick up smoking at a young age. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 9 out of 10 smokers have tried a cigarette before the age of 18. Many people who start smoking in their early teens continue to smoke throughout...
by Somnology | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, Sleep Tips
Sleep-texting – the act of sending text messages during sleep and not recalling the action – is the latest phenomenon to impact sleep. Sleep-texting mostly occurs with adolescents – who tend to need nine hours of sleep per night – and sleep with their phones next to...
by Somnology | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, Health, Monitoring, Telehealth, Wearables
In this technology age, telemedicine is improving medical care by making it easier and more efficient to receive care in the comfort of your own home. More than 36 million Americans have used telemedicine in some way, according to US News. And the popularity is...
by Somnology | Aug 22, 2016 | Blog, Insomnia
Sleeping after a tragedy can be difficult. Loss – whether through death or divorce – is one of the most stressful experiences in life and can take a toll on your sleep, even causing insomnia. After loss, your racing mind can keep you awake with thoughts and memories....
by Somnology | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog, Health, Monitoring, Sleep Apnea, Wearables
A home sleep study provides useful information on a person’s sleeping habits and can detect problems like sleep apnea. The test is simple and takes place in the comfort of a person’s home. Why do I need to monitor my sleep? For humans, sleep is an essential part of...
by Somnology | Aug 1, 2016 | Blog, Insomnia, Monitoring, Sleep Tips
When you don’t work 9-5, your sleep schedule can suffer. Working night shift can take a toll on your sleep. Your body’s internal clock uses light to know when to fall asleep and wake up, but shift workers must train their body’s clock differently since they don’t rise...
by Somnology | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Health, Monitoring, Wearables
With technology, the opportunities in health care are endless. Home health monitoring – the use of technology and telecommunication to monitor and track a patient’s health at home – is becoming increasingly popular. Home health monitoring devices are able to track...
by Somnology | Jul 18, 2016 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Monitoring, Sleep Tips, Wearables
A healthy worker makes for a healthy company. Many companies are realizing the overall health of their employees betters their business – no matter what the industry. Studies show that keeping employees healthy and happy leads to more productivity and fewer work days...
by Somnology | Jul 11, 2016 | Blog, Health
Diabetes can cause sleep problems, and less sleep can increase your risk of diabetes. It’s a cycle that seems to be endless – until taking action to monitor your diabetes and sleep patterns. The cause of diabetes from no sleep is simple. If you are tired, you’re...
by Somnology | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog, Monitoring, Sleep Tips
What are the Benefits of Telemedicine? Telemedicine: the future of health Imagine video chatting with your doctor instead of making an in-person visit. That’s telemedicine and it may be the future of health care. Telemedicine is the use of medical information...
