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Sleep Apnea

Why do we sleep?

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • June 29, 2013
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Listen to Russell Foster, a circadian neuroscientist who studies the sleep cycles of the brain. In his video, he shares three popular theories about why we sleep, how much sleep we need at different ages, and educates on new uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health. Watch Video Here

Why is sleep important?

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • August 18, 2014
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In addition to maintaining wakefulness, sleep is required for normal immune and nervous system function, and for the ability to maintain normal physical and mental capacity. Sleep is essential for learning and memory, and for normal cell growth. Lack of sleep can cause depression, anxiety, irritability, and a host of other maladies.

How do I know if I have sleep apnea?

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • August 26, 2014
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This potentially life-threatening disorder can cause you to involuntarily stop breathing while sleeping. Even more alarming, this can happen many times per hour. Sleep apnea has been linked to irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and heart attack. Symptoms you should look for include loud snoring, pauses in breathing and daytime sleepiness. In many cases, we…

Myths and Facts About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • May 10, 2017
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Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring Myth: Sleep Apnea is just Snoring. Fact: Snoring can be a symptom of the sleep disorder, but there’s a big difference between the two. People with the condition actually stop breathing up to 400 times throughout the night. These pauses last 10 to 30 seconds, and they’re usually followed by…

The Comprehensive Guide to Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • September 8, 2018
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Table of Contents: Fast Facts on Sleep Deprivation Sleep Deprivation in Teens and College Students Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation Effects of Sleep Deprivation Causes of Sleep Deprivation Treatment of Sleep Deprivation Precautions Regarding Sleep Deprivation Treatments Diagnosis Complications Habits to Avoid Prevention To Conclude It has been stated that 1 in 3 adults in the…

Hyper Kids may be Sleep Deprived

  • Dr. Jonathan Warren
  • March 10, 2023
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“The number of children taking amphetamine stimulants and other medications for ADD or ADHD is a tragedy,” said Dr. Jonathan Warren, who is a Sleep Doctor at Suburban Sleep. For many of these children, Warren said, attention deficit is only a secondary symptom of a sleep disorder for which medication may not be the best…

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