@andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health explains the sleep condition called REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) including what is observed, how it is diagnosed and treated, and the potential causes.
Central sleep apnea (CSA) can be another major breathing disorder that occurs when sleeping, second in frequency to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Some forms of this condition can be serious, but are all forms of central sleep apnea pathological? Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health describes circumstances under which central sleep apnea can be seen on a sleep study (polysomnogram/PSG) but should not be worrisome.
Did your doctor just tell you that you need a sleep study and have to sleep overnight at a sleep center? Do you really need to do this? @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health discusses the medical reasons for having an overnight sleep study (polysomnogram or PSG).
Naps are controversial in the sleep world. @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health tackles the challenging question of whether they are good or bad for your sleep. Perhaps, the truth lies somewhere in between?
We all have had nights in which we seem to toss and turn. But what is actually taking place from a physiologic standpoint with our sleep? @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health reviews what sleep specialists call sleep fragmentation.