Sleep Health

Can’t Sleep? What to Know Before Reaching for Pills

Posted November 04, 2025

Tossing and turning, staring wide-eyed at the clock and counting sheep to no avail is no way to spend your nights. Not only is it frustrating and inconvenient, but sleepless nights also can have a lasting negative impact on your daily life and overall health. Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of depression and anxiety, memory and concentration problems, reduced immunity and even heart disease and diabetes. While practicing good sleep hygiene is the first step...

Menopause Symptoms and Treatment Options [Podcast]

Posted April 23, 2024 by Edward Ferris, M.D., FACOG

Dr. Edward Ferris discusses menopause and perimenopause in this episode of the Healthy Vitals podcast. Learn about the significance of open communication with your healthcare provider and proactive management of menopausal transitions for overall well-being.

What to Expect at a Sleep Study [Podcast]

Posted April 03, 2024 by Tammy Potts

Sleep is crucial for your health and happiness. Tammy Potts, Director of the Sleep Medicine Center at Summa Health, shares insights on diagnosing sleep disorders through in-lab and at-home sleep studies. Take charge of your sleep health.

Spring Forward into Better Sleep Habits

Posted March 04, 2024

It seems like we just changed our clocks – and it’s time to do it again. This time, we lose an hour on the second Sunday in March, as we spring forward at 2 a.m. The change back to daylight saving time disrupts your body’s natural rhythm, the circadian rhythm, which manages sleep and other vital functions, leaving you feeling sluggish and out of sorts. You also may have a more challenging time making decisions. Studies have shown that the transition to daylight saving time...

Fall Back Tips for Better Sleep

Posted November 02, 2023 by Ketan Deoras, MD

Updated November 2024 Fall is here, and with the change in the season comes the change in our clocks. On the first Sunday in November every year, we set our clocks back one hour. The time change can disrupt your sleep schedule, making it difficult to fall asleep and wake up on time. As sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being, you can do a few things to minimize this impact on your sleep, such as: Gradually adjust your sleep schedule. In the days...

4 Benefits to Waking Early and How to Make the Transition

Posted September 18, 2023 by Ketan Deoras, M.D.

Are you an early bird or a night owl? A person’s sleep schedule preference is closely tied to their circadian rhythms, the natural physical process that follows a similar cycle every 24 hours. But either sleep-wake cycle can promote a healthy lifestyle, right? Not so fast. Several studies have associated later sleep times with many health issues. That’s because people who stay up late tend to accumulate sleep debt if they’re forced to wake early. Work and school, which...

Why Am I So Tired [Podcast]

Posted March 22, 2022

Dr. Ketan Deoras discusses some of the more common issues of fatigue.

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4 Alternatives to CPAP masks to treat sleep apnea

Posted August 30, 2021

It’s estimated about 30 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. That number, however, continues to rise due to the country’s growing obesity epidemic. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes your breathing to stop during sleep — sometimes up to several hundred times a night. When you stop breathing, your blood oxygen levels can drop abruptly during the night, which may cause the brain to wake you up to...

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Odd Sleep Behaviors [Podcast]

Posted April 30, 2021 by Dr. James Bavis

Dr. James Bavis discusses parasomnias-- a group of sleep disorders that involve unwanted events or experiences that occur while you are falling asleep, sleeping or waking up.

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8 Facts You May Not Know About Catching Your Zzzs

Posted April 19, 2021

Reviewed November 2024 In today’s fast-paced world, sleep often takes a back seat. But, what many of us may not realize is good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. Sleep requirements vary by age, genetics and other factors, but the average adult should get between seven to nine hours of sleep every night for peak health benefits, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Find out 8 facts you may not know about the...

Put Insomnia to Bed [Podcast]

Posted February 22, 2021 by Ketan Deoras, MD

Listen to this episode of the Healthy Vitals Podcast featuring Ketan Deoras, MD.

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All About Sleep Apnea [Podcast]

Posted December 04, 2020 by Ketan Deoras, MD & James (Jim) Bavis, MD

Dr. James Bavis & Dr. Ketan Deoras explain sleep apnea as well as signs, symptoms, and what to expect.

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Signs of sleep apnea: When is snoring something more serious?

Posted November 23, 2020

Does your partner snore — loudly? Do they snort throughout the night? If so, it could be more than an innocent annoyance. It could be a condition called obstructive sleep apnea. Loud, excessive snoring coupled with other symptoms, such as obesity and hypertension, could be a sign it’s something more. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes your breathing to stop during sleep — sometimes up to several hundred times a night. When you stop breathing, your blood oxygen levels can...

7 Health Benefits to Getting a Good Night's Rest

Posted February 17, 2020

Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood; surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night. Sure, most of us have a bout of insomnia from time to time. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss. Sleep requirements vary, but the average adult should get between seven to...

Can’t Sleep? What to Know Before Reaching for Pills

Menopause Symptoms and Treatment Options [Podcast]

What to Expect at a Sleep Study [Podcast]

Spring Forward into Better Sleep Habits

Fall Back Tips for Better Sleep

4 Benefits to Waking Early and How to Make the Transition

Why Am I So Tired [Podcast]

4 Alternatives to CPAP masks to treat sleep apnea

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Odd Sleep Behaviors [Podcast]

8 Facts You May Not Know About Catching Your Zzzs

Put Insomnia to Bed [Podcast]

All About Sleep Apnea [Podcast]

Signs of sleep apnea: When is snoring something more serious?

7 Health Benefits to Getting a Good Night's Rest

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