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Go Back to Sleep Before Back-to-School

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Go Back to Sleep Before Back-to-School

As Texas kids head back to school, many parents don't know that their children's summer sleep habits and poor school year sleep is responsible for poor grades, poor academic performance, behavioral problems, and if left-untreated, long-term health complications.

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1 in 5 Deaths from Drowsy Driving

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1 in 5 Deaths from Drowsy Driving

Drunk driving kills nearly 30 Americans daily. Texting and distracted driving kills more than 9 Americans daily. What about drowsy (or fatigued) driving? The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates a staggering 1 in 5 fatalities are caused by drowsy drivers.

What Causes Deficient Restorative Sleep?

What Causes Deficient Restorative Sleep?

This SleepSomatics blog article is part three of a three part series on sleep quality, sleep disorders, and in-lab sleep study testing.

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Fragmented or Interrupted Sleep As Bad As No Sleep At All!

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Fragmented or Interrupted Sleep As Bad As No Sleep At All!

Do you wake up often at night with insomnia or snore heavily and ignore your sleep apnea? New research shows that fragmented or interrupted sleep is just as potentially fatal as getting no sleep at all!

What is Restorative Sleep?

What is Restorative Sleep?

This SleepSomatics blog article is part two of a three part series on sleep quality, sleep disorders, and in-lab sleep study testing.

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Even Missing One Night of Sleep Can Be Dangerous

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Even Missing One Night of Sleep Can Be Dangerous

Researchers at University of Bonn and King's College London found that even as little as 24 hours without sleep can produce symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Gym vs. Bed: Evening Workouts and Sleep

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Gym vs. Bed: Evening Workouts and Sleep

Avoiding strenuous exercise or working out in the evening has been a hallmark of sleep hygiene counseling, and recent studies are suggesting that this may not be entirely accurate for all people.