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It has been eight straight days with very little to no sleep. You knew you should have been more careful putting those heavy boxes into your car. And the pain in your back is not allowing you to get into a comfortable position so you can sleep. Finally, at your wit’s end and as a […]

In recent years sleep apnea has become a hot button issue for transportation departments. It started when Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented regulations that truck drivers be tested for sleep apnea. When the FMCSA began testing they found that over 17% of truck drivers had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It seemed logical to […]

As we get ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to the beginning of fall, we know that a yearly occurrence is almost upon us. Not an easier commute to work because school is back in season. But rather all of the prevalent advertisements and promotional signs reminding us to stop in and get […]

Dreams can take on all kinds of forms, shapes, actions and color. Dreams can be reflective of your past, feature current happenings or be predictors—for some, of the future. Dreams can be happy to the point that you are sad that you have to wake and leave the comfort of the dream. And then dreams […]

Almost every night like clockwork, Ozzie gets up to use the restroom. Not once, but several times. Yes, he gets up out of bed but there have been some close calls where he almost did not. Ozzie shutters to think about how close he has come to wetting the bed like a child. What could […]

“Breaker, Breaker 22, this is The Prophet cruising on into the Big Apple. Any Kojaks with Kodaks before hitting the GW?” Possible CB chatter for a truck or commercial driver. Pretty standard fair to reach out to others on the road to gain some insight on what may be just around the bend especially state […]

The Big C. The word that you never want to hear as a diagnosis for you or a loved one. CANCER! Scarier still is the mounting evidence linking sleeping disorders and cancer, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is already known to increase the risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Sleep apnea is […]

Being tired can affect your entire day. It can affect your performance at work, your mood at home, sex life, memory, and your health. There is a big price to pay for your lack of sleep. Here are 5 major issues surrounding sleepiness. CAR ACCIDENTS Sleep deprivation causes car accidents. It is so dangerous; in […]

CPAP is the most commonly prescribed treatment for sleep apnea. The CPAP is not a cure, rather a lifelong treatment designed to prevent the body from going extended periods of time without oxygen. There are surgical options that can alleviate all of the symptoms of sleep apnea all together. Most of the invasive surgery options […]

Do you feel tired, groggy or consistently exhausted throughout the day? You may be experiencing a condition called excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). EDS is a major sign of sleep deprivation and could be occurring as the result of a far more serious issue such as obstructive sleep apnea. EDS and sleep deprivation are only two […]

1.) Moodiness & Irritability – If you find yourself overly moody or irritable you may be excessively sleepy or sleep deprived. Our mood is the first visible factor affected by a lack of sleep. Research consistently shows that people that do not get a proper amount of sleep are less productive, more irritable, easily annoyed, […]

Going to sleep at night is your brain’s time to recharge and prepare for tomorrow’s daily activities. Without this essential recovery period, you are putting yourself at risk to the dangerous side effects of lack of sleep. The 7 scary side effects of lack of sleep should be able to warn you of the potential […]

Your grandmother might have said, “A lady never snores” but the truth is they do and often times this could be a sign of a serious health condition called sleep apnea. A new study, found that obstructive sleep apnea in women puts them at a higher risk of brain damage than men. Dr. Paul Macey, […]

Recently, Sleep Apnea Treatment Centers of America (SATCOA) posted an article discussing the dangers of sleep apnea affecting commercial drivers, and the proposed implementation of mandatory sleep apnea testing in order to receive, or renew, a commercial license. In order to gain a proper perspective on the issue, SATCOA conducted an interview with former commercial truck driver […]