CBD: For Sleep and Insomnia
In recent years, the use of marijuana and CBD for the treatment of a variety of conditions has risen significantly. Specifically, CBD has been found to have potential health benefits …
Melatonin, Weighted Blankets, and Other Natural Sleep Remedies: Do They Work?
Many of us do not get the sleep we need. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of adults often fall short on getting enough shuteye. …
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?
Sleep apnea is a common condition that is thought to affect about 22 million Americans.[1] But just because it is so common does not mean it’s normal. You may be …
Snoring Device Lowdown: A Review of the Top Anti-Snoring Devices of 2019
Snoring is not only a nuisance, but it can interrupt your sleep or keep your partner awake. Fortunately, there are enough anti-snoring devices on the market so you should be …
The Dangers of Blue Light
One light bulb manufacturer sent shock waves through the lighting industry recently when it announced that it would put this warning on it’s light bulbs: Lighting Sciences Group believes that …
ASA Charitable Work – Sleeping Children Around the World – India 2017
American Sleep Association (ASA) is proud to support the non-profit organization, Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW), and their work in Chennai, India. This year, ASA helped SCAW to distribute …
Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: Sleep Apnea and Diabetes, Laser Treatment, Asthma, and Nicotine
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My husband has Type 2 Diabetes. He also has sleep apnea. He was told that treating his sleep apnea might improve his diabetes. He sleeps about seven …
Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: Pregnancy, CPAP toleration, fibromyalgia, and sleep for school
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My daughter is pregnant and is having a terrible time falling asleep. She is up until about 2 a.m. most nights and because of work she has …
Ask the Sleep Doctor – Magnesium and Sleep
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, Is there any value to taking magnesium for sleep? I’ve had trouble falling and staying asleep for several years and friends have told me magnesium helps. Answer: …
ASA Proud to Support Non-profit, Sweet Sleep
American Sleep Association is proud to support the non-profit organization, Sweet Sleep. Sweet Sleep began as a response to the need for clean, safe places to sleep for orphaned and …