(Q) Why should I be concerned about my Sleep?
(A) Sleep isn’t just “time out” from daily life. It is an active state important for renewing our mental and physical health each day. When sleeping, the brain is directing the body to carry out certain processes such as healing and repairing itself, rebuilding damaged and worn out tissues and restoring chemical balances. However, if you do not sleep well, you awaken groggy and feel irritable because poor sleep interferes with your brain’s ability to do its job.  

(Q) How do I know if I have problems with my Sleep? 
(A) If you answer “YES” to any of the following questions, talk to your physician about your potential need for Sleep Study.

      1. Do you feel tired or groggy upon awakening?
      2. Are you often sleepy during waking hours?
      3. Do you have difficulty concentrating or making decisions?
      4. Do you get headaches often?
      5. Are you currently being treated for hypertension, depression or diabetes?
      6. Are you overweight?
      7. Do you snore?
      8. Are you kept awake by restless legs?
      9. Do you make frequent trips to the bathroom during the night?
    10. Do you wake up with a dry mouth?

(Q) Why would I need a Sleep Study?
(A) A Sleep study is done to rule out or diagnose a problem or disorder concerning your Sleep. There are more than 80 known sleep problems and disorders.

(Q) What are some examples of Sleep problems and disorders?
(A) Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, Snoring, Hypersomnia, Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Narcolepsy etc.

For more information, please visit: www.sleepfoundation.org

(Q) Are Sleep disorders treatable?
(A) Most can be successfully treated with medication, light therapy and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices.

(Q) Does poor Sleep affect my health and well-being? If yes, how?
(A) Absolutely. If left untreated, these problems can cause serious damage to your health such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, heart attacks, stroke, headaches and even death. Also, poor sleep may cause problems in areas of energy level, mental functions and sex.