ANCSLEEP BLOG

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptoms that probably a majority of adults deal with. Normally it's due to just the lack of time and ability to get the recommended number of hours of sleep. However, sometimes it's due to an underlying sleep disorder. Two common causes of excess daytime sleepiness are sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

Their symptoms and presentations may seem very similar, but it's important to know the difference between them for treatment purposes. Continue reading to find out more about the differences between sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

In the search for a good night’s rest, magnesium has recently become a popular supplement to consider. Quality sleep can be difficult to achieve for many reasons, so when something might help improve rest, people are often willing to give it a try.

While magnesium may provide some potential benefits, the current research is still quite limited. Here’s what you should know about magnesium and whether it might be a good option for you.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)  is a sleep disorder in which breathing frequently stops throughout the night. It happens because your upper airway muscles relax and block airflow. Your body is required to wake up to begin breathing again, which can disrupt your sleep. These awakenings are often subconscious, so you wake up tired, but unsure why.

Hypoglycemia is a metabolic condition in which your blood sugar falls below 70 mg/dL. This is dangerous as your body depends on glucose for energy. Without it, it cannot properly function. Normally, throughout the night, your body has mechanisms to create more glucose from glycogen storage or fat. However, if you are diabetic and take insulin, then you may be at a higher risk for hypoglycemia if there is an imbalance between your medication and the amount of carbohydrates you have consumed. Here is more information on how to prevent hypoglycemia at night. 

Nothing is worse than being very tired but unable to go to sleep. You find yourself lying there, wide awake, knowing you need to go to sleep but unable to. This time is referred to as sleep latency. Those with longer sleep latency may have trouble getting the adequate amount of sleep that they need. Longer sleep latency can be seen in those with insomnia, anxiety, depression, and any other disorder that can impact one's ability to get good sleep. Continue reading to learn tips for falling asleep earlier. 

Nothing is more tempting than a late-night craving. They come on suddenly, and they are insatiable. Oftentimes, in the middle of the night, food choices are not the best. These cravings are for high-sugar and high-carbohydrate foods. 

We have all been there, and those late-night cravings can be especially harmful if you have sleep troubles, diabetes, or any other health disease where late-night sugar rushes can be dangerous. An indulgence every once in a while is okay, but when it's a constant habit, you may find yourself with indigestion, weight gain, and difficulty controlling your blood sugars. Here are seven ways to kick those late-night cravings. 

Having a baby is one of the most transformative experiences in the world. It alters the family unit, irrespective of which number child, and can have effects long after the child is delivered. One of the effects that particularly pertains to mothers is postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression is a mental state that many women experience after giving birth. These symptoms can vary between mothers and between pregnancies within the same mother. This makes it challenging to recognize postpartum depression and get women the help they need. There are many associated symptoms, but a very prevalent one is the lack of sleep. Continue reading to learn more about postpartum depression and its impact on sleep. 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have either been forced out of their jobs or left on their own accord. Either way, being without a job has been detrimental to sleep for both US and European workers. 

The idea that individuals without jobs have increased sleep trouble can seem paradoxical, considering they seem to have more time to regulate their sleep routines than those with full-time jobs. However, the stress that comes with job loss can lead to either too much or too little sleep. Continue reading to find out how unemployment can impact sleep and what you can do if you are unemployed. 

Women late in their pregnancy often have many discomforts and ailments. One of the ways that late-term pregnancy can negatively impact women’s health is by interrupting their sleep. Pregnancy can make sleeping very difficult, which is unfortunate, considering how important sleep is for pregnant women. Bladder issues, back pain, and just general discomfort can negatively impact sleep, especially for those later in their pregnancy.

It's also common for women to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and as if they are not getting enough blood to their brain when they are lying down. This is known as supine hypotensive syndrome, or inferior vena cava syndrome. We will discuss what this syndrome is and what you can do if you feel as if you are affected.

Patients with cancer have many changes to their lives depending on the type of cancer, treatment or management, and overall disability that they may face. In addition to the emotional pull that cancer has on their lives, these patients may also have trouble sleeping.

Sleeping is very important for the body, as that is the time when healing, repairs, and strength building take place. Sleep can also help with emotional management and mood regulation throughout the processes of cancer treatment. Here are a few tips for managing your sleep if you are a patient with cancer.