Tag Archives | Sleep disorder

Timely Reminders: Tips for Better Sleep

By on January 17, 2013 in Behavioral Health, EAP, Know & Go Topics, Timely Reminders, Work & Wellness

Quality and continuous sleep helps us wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle daily responsibilities. Poor sleep or lack of sleep contributes to a reduction in the overall quality of our lives. Some short-term insomnia is normal and following the tips below may help you sleep more soundly. • Keep a sleep schedule. Go [...]

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How is sleep apnea treated?

By on November 5, 2012 in Know & Go Topics, Sleep

“There are many treatments available for sleep apnea. A visit with your provider will be helpful in finding a solution that is best for your specific needs and concerns.  Your treatment may or may not involve one of the following,” says Danielle Reysen, a supervisor at the Agnesian HealthCare Sleep Center. How is sleep apnea [...]

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What is OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)?

By on October 10, 2012 in Heart Health, Know & Go Topics, Sleep

“Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when the airway of a snoring person closes and he/she must wake up to resume breathing. This cycle may repeat hundreds of times during the night, resulting in severe daytime sleepiness. Knowing the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is helpful. The next step would be to schedule an [...]

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Check your sleep surroundings

By on September 3, 2012 in General Health, Know & Go Topics, Sleep

Your five senses (touch, eye, sound, light, smell) make a difference in how well you sleep. Do a walk through your bedroom.  Are you set up to appeal to your senses?  ”Our environments have just as much to do with a restful night sleep as our bodies preparation for slumber,” says Danielle Reysen of the [...]

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Sleep medicine: an overview

By on August 29, 2012 in General Health, Know & Go Topics, Sleep

What do the following disasters have in common – Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown…Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion….Exxon Valdez oil spill? The answer? These are all disasters where sleepiness has been implicated. Sleep disorders have a significant impact on the lives of many Americans says Allen Foster, MD, medical director of St. Agnes Hospital’s Center for [...]

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Keys to alleviate snoring

By on August 27, 2012 in General Health, Know & Go Topics, Sleep

“Snoring can be bothersome to the person snoring and the person sleeping.  While there are a few tips that might help, a visit to your provider is recommended to see if there might be medical reasons causing this symptom. In that case, additional testing might be beneficial,” according to Danielle Reysen, supervisor at the Agnesian [...]

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