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 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...