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Sleep: How Much Do You Need? Sleep Deprivation, Remedies & More

How much sleep do you need? Is your answer based purely on your own personal definition of a good night’s sleep, and are …

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Best Sleep Apps + Wearable Sleep Trackers

Want to track your sleep at home? The best sleep apps (with or without wearable sleep technology) can give you a picture …

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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding): Types, Causes, and Treatments

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is a sleep-related movement disorder that involves clenching jaw muscles together …

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Surprising Anti-Aging Tips: Breathe Through Your Nose (And Here’s How)

On the list of potent anti-aging tips, you might not immediately think about nose breathing. But when you have more …

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Is your snoring caused by sleep apnea? Snoring Dangers & Home Remedies

According to the National Sleep Foundation, around 90 million Americans snore. And while it may seem like little more …

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Home Sleep Study: What to Expect + Alternatives

If you’re reading this article right now, you must be curious about what to expect when you’re prescribed a home …

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Mouth Tape: End Mouth Breathing for Better Sleep and a Healthier Mouth

Every night, after my wife and I say goodnight, I reach for a roll of mouth tape in the drawer of my bedside table. …

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Mouth Breathing: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Most people don’t realize that mouth breathing is a complex health concern that can lead to sleep apnea, speech …

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Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder that’s typically been associated with older, overweight men, but studies are finding more and …

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Sleep Ability: What You Don’t Know May Kill You

Something as simple as how you breathe while you sleep affects everything from your mood to your susceptibility to …

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Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances: Types, Uses, and How They Work

Oral appliances work by keeping your lower jaw and tongue in a forward position. This way, the tongue won’t block your …

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What You Need to Know If Your Child Snores, Grinds or Is a Mouth Breather
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What You Need to Know If Your Child Snores, Grinds or Is a Mouth Breather

“Sleeping like a baby” is how we describe a perfect night’s sleep — restful and restorative. For …

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Do you need a night guard for grinding?

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a serious condition that affects 8-16% of adults and 14-20% of children. If you grind your …

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Sleep Disordered Breathing: Why Breathing Gets Interrupted During Sleep

Here's what happens if you have sleep apnea and how a dental appliance and breathing machine can change how you breathe …

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Sleep Apnea: The Real Reason You Grind Your Teeth?

If you grind your teeth at night, you know the pain and damage it can cause to your teeth, gums, and jaw. But you …

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Why Eight Hours of Sleep Isn't Enough
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Why Eight Hours of Sleep Isn’t Enough

Taking steps to find out whether you're entering and staying in deep sleep every night could help you live a longer, …

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How to Adjust to Sleeping With a Night Guard

I'm getting a night guard due to my horrible grinding and clenching. This will be my second try. Tips on adjusting to …

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