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What Is An Epworth Test?

Persistent sleepiness all day every day could be a sign of a bigger sleep issue. The Epworth Test was created to help determine when daytime sleepiness is a problem. Learn all about the Epworth Test, how it works and why people get one.

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Meditations for a Better Night's Sleep

One in three of every Canadian struggles to fall asleep. One of the rising trends in addressing this challenge is meditation. Learn the basics of what meditation is and how it can help you sleep.

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What Is a Sleep Study?

Sleep Studies are a helpful tool to identify and diagnose sleep disorders. Learn the basics of Sleep Studies and what the different types of studies are for sleep.

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Sleepwalking Explained

How much do you really know about sleepwalking? This parasomnia is more common than you’d think - especially for children. Learn the basics of this sleep disorder.

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What Is Sleep Deprivation?

Going too long without enough sleep will cause sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can have intense physical and emotional consequences. But what is sleep deprivation and how to you fix it?

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Why Sleep Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

Many people look at the New Year as a time for a fresh start. Setting goals of self improvement are common and over one third of people make New Year’s resolutions. This year, sleep should absolutely be at the top of the list.

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4 ways to improve your sleep this holiday season

The holiday season is usually one of the busiest – and often most stressful – times of the year. It's also a season that often brings poor sleep. To improve your health and your mood, consider these four simple ways that you can maintain healthy sleep during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

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Can a lack of sleep make you sick?

As the holiday season approaches a lot of us are burning the midnight oil. On top of sleeping less than usual, it’s flu season and some of us may be feeling worn down. But how far can we push ourselves before our immune systems are affected? Can a lack of sleep make us sick?

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Tips for sleep survival after Halloween

Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for children, but the late night trick-or-treating, massive amounts of sugar, and excitement can throw a wrench into even the best sleeper’s patterns. Use these tips to ensure everyone in the family gets a good sleep this Halloween.

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The Pandemic is Ruining Our Sleep

COVID-19 hit the world hard earlier this year and our daily habits and routines were thrown off, to say the least. Prioritizing sleep because more than a luxury, but a necessity for self-care and getting through the pandemic. The question remains: Do you have Coronasomnia?

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Restless Leg Syndrome

Can’t stop moving your legs at bedtime? You aren’t alone. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It can begin at any age and generally worsens as the patient gets older. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down. But what are the symptoms and when is it time to see a doctor?

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Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea. There are 3 common types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and complex. Learn more about the symptoms of sleep apnea and take our quiz to learn more about your sleep habits!

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can have a big affect not only on your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life. Read on to learn more about symptoms and causes of insomnia, and when to know it’s time to see your doctor.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Acid Reflux? What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? In this blog we explore the symptoms of both and when to know if it is time to see your doctor.

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