Sleep Well and Live Blog

Preventing Drowsy Driving

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:41:00 GMT

Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. A good night’s sleep should be a regular part of everyone’s daily schedule. But when a person doesn’t get enough sleep, a “sleep debt” accumulates that must be repaid—often at unexpected times, such as behind the... read more

Should Truckers Be Tested for Sleep Apnea?

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:49:00 GMT

A news story from the BBC mentioned today that a truck driver has been acquitted of killing the driver of another vehicle because the truck driver had been diagnosed with sleep apnea. In the aftermath of the trial, the victim’s father is calling for Great Britain to test all truckers for sleep apnea.

Sleep Awareness Week and Daylight Savings Time Arrive Together

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:39:00 GMT

It’s no coincidence that the National Sleep Foundation schedules National Sleep Awareness Week to coincide with that time of year that we “spring forward” and supposedly “lose” an hour of sleep.

Turkey Makes You Sleepy … Uh, NO!

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:41:00 GMT

We’ve all heard the old saw that on Thanksgiving, it’s all the turkey that makes you sleepy. Apparently because turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid. So does milk, so it’s not too surprising that people think warm milk helps you fall asleep.

New Year Starts with New Sleep Center

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:41:00 GMT

The Sleep Wellness Institute today opens its second sleep center location … in Mequon, WI. With the addition of the second location, Sleep Wellness now offers 14 sleep study rooms and physician directed care that is provided by six highly regarded sleep medicine physicians.

Nyquil at it Again

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:42:00 GMT

Well, you can’t say they give up easily. Once again, the makers of Nyquil cough and sleep medicine are once again running commercials that display loud snoring as normal sleep behavior.

Buyer Beware: Hucksters Sell False Hope

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:43:00 GMT

It probably should come as no surprise … with the growth in popularity of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, there is a sudden explosion of people offering everything from sleep disorders advice to “cures.” And, as in anything else, caution is definitely needed.

Key Figure in Sleep Disorders Passes Away

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:43:00 GMT

Mark R. Stoiber, 47, President of the Sleep Wellness Institute in West Allis (Milwaukee), Wis., passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2010.

Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation 4th Annual Golf Outing Set

Thu, 27 May 2010 22:44:00 GMT

Golfers, don’t miss the chance to play one of the midwest’s most highly rated courses and support the Mission of the Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation as Philips Respironics hosts the 4th Annual “Reggie” on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the 5-star... read more

Did Carrie Underwood’s Driver Have Sleep Apnea?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:44:00 GMT

A driver carrying equipment for Carrie Underwood’s Play tour was killed Saturday morning when his truck crashed on Interstate 95 just outside Stonington, Conn. Police reports indicate that the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed but there ... read more

Nyquil Needs to “Wake Up”

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:45:00 GMT

In the highly competitive world of marketing one’s products, the folks at Vicks have unintentionally (I hope) made a blunder in promoting their night time cough medicine, Nyquil.

Did Sleep Apnea Contribute to Adams’ Death?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:45:00 GMT

Preliminary reports of the tragic death of Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams, 26, indicate that he suffered a heart attack, possibly in his sleep (according to NBC). Reports have also stated that he had an enlarged heart, which is a common side effect of obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, unfortunately, it is possible that sleep apnea played a role in his untimely death.