We’ve all seen ads and social media posts for popular supplements promising better sleep. But do they really work? And are they safe? With an ever-increasing amount of people reporting poor sleep quality due to the ongoing stress of the pandemic (COVID-somnia), or perhaps anxiety over the current news environment, it’s no wonder that supplements and prescription sleep aids are... read more »

If a better night's sleep is not one of your resolutions for this year, it should be. For one thing, quality sleep helps boost your immunity which is paramount right now as Covid-19 cases continue to surge (and it’s also flu season on top of that). Another plus is that healthy sleep could act as a catalyst for other popular... read more »

The holidays are around the corner which means the travel season is about to kick into full gear. If you suffer from sleep apnea, a condition known for heavy snoring, obstructed breathing and disrupted sleep, you may use a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine uses pressurized air delivered via a fitted face mask (connected to an electric machine) to keep... read more »

There are secret shoppers, secret handshakes, secret admirers, and even secret snorers. Everyone knows someone who snores so heavily at night that it disrupts others’ sleep, such as a partner or elderly family member. But you still might be a snorer, even if no one hears you or has to constantly nudge you to pipe down. That’s the secret snorer.... read more »

Daylight savings time can often wreak havoc on even the most sound sleepers. But don’t let it get you down. Not this year. For 2020, especially when we could all use a generous helping of self-care, treat daylight savings as a time to refresh or reset your sleep habits. “Healthy, quality, restful sleep has an abundance of mood-boosting benefits, including... read more »

If you’ve been banished to another room by your partner because you snore, you aren’t alone. Couples opting for a ‘sleep divorce’ are on the rise. Dental sleep expert Dr. Brandon Hedgecock was featured on KXAN’s Studio 512 to explain how couples can get back in the same bed AND both get a good night’s sleep using oral appliance therapy... read more »

People with sleep apnea often stop breathing repeatedly during the night, causing them to snore loudly and have a restless night’s sleep. While experts aren’t sure why, some research has shown an increased incidence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with sleep apnea because the disorder can affect your testosterone and oxygen levels. And what better time to discuss ED... read more »

Have you had trouble sleeping in recent months? Has your insomnia turned into an ongoing thing? It could be that you’re suffering from COVID-somnia. And you’re not alone. Physicians, and specifically sleep neurologists, have been reporting that the number of patients with sleep issues-- and those requiring medical help for it -- has skyrocketed since the onset of the COVID-19... read more »

Millions of people across the globe suffered from sleep issues before COVID-19 and unfortunately, the pandemic has created a whole new host of problems, even for people who previously didn't have sleep concerns. Dr. Brandon Hedgecock recently spoke to Fox 7 Austin about the impact of pandemic-related stress on sleep habits. The uncertainty of COVID-19 paired with changes in daily schedules... read more »

First there was “unconscious coupling,” now there’s “sleep divorce.” Sleep divorce is the term coined for partners who may be loving and amicable throughout the day but have a hard time sharing a bed at night. Sleep “divorcees” are opting for another spot in the house to slumber or even looking to buy a second bed in order to garner... read more »