It is estimated that nearly half of all Americans get just six hours of sleep or less per night. Gaping yawns and blurry eyes are not the only effects of insufficient sleep as not getting enough sleep can also pack on the pounds. Many studies have found that people who routinely get under seven hoursContinue
Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring are dangerous disorders that pose a serious risk to a person’s health if it’s not treated. The blocking of the air passages during sleep increases the chances of developing things like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and more. In some cases, sleep apnea can even be fatal. SeekingContinue
As your sleep apnea specialists in San Jose, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, and Los Gatos, CA, we want to do all that we can to help our patients overcome sleep apnea. With our oral appliance therapy, we’ll have patients on the right track to getting a better night’s sleep. We’re not simply your providers ofContinue
Protect Your Ears While Sleeping Many people know that individuals with sleep apnea are at a higher risk for several health problems including heart disease and diabetes. But it may come as a surprise to many people that there is a link between sleep apnea and hearing loss. So what is this connection between hearingContinue
With the year wrapping up there’s a lot to look forward to. The holidays are just around the corner, winter is here, and there’s a new year in sights. With the new year also means last year’s health benefits are about to run out! In order to get the most out of your health insuranceContinue
The CDA Foundation reports that, “An estimated 10 million Californians experience barriers to dental care.” This number is staggering and shows that dental care is truly needed by our community. As we’ve stated before, dental health is vital to proper oral health and overall health. Proper dental care can have long lasting influence on anContinue
Dr. Srujal Shah’s Inspiring Lecture At Sleep Group Solutions 2016 It’s not everyday that sleep patients get to experience having work done by a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Luckily, patients of Spark Sleep Solutions led by Dr. Shah get that experience. Seen as an expert in his field, he wasContinue
Many people are surprised to learn that their sleep habits can affect their health and overall well-being. There are three main sleep positions which are side, back and stomach, with each having their own variables. Sleep experts recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably and to increase your odds of sleepingContinue
The purple bags under your eyes aren’t the only effect of sleep deprivation. Did you know that a lack of sleep can also affect your mood, motivation, judgment, and even memory? According to researchers from Harvard, seven hours of sleep is an average amount that helps maintain memory and accuracy later in life. The studyContinue
Sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts breathing while a person is asleep. There are two main types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Central is connected to the brain’s inability to send proper signals while obstructive has to do with narrow airways or blockage of the airway while sleeping. The trouble with sleep apneaContinue