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As an under-eye-bag-wearing member of the Insomnia club, I used to spend my hours awake at night wondering how other people slept so well. From falling asleep to staying asleep...

When I talked about my insomnia, everyone had an opinion. “Wait until you have kids,” some people would say to me. “Then you’ll get used to it!” “Oh, you should...

Before I started experiencing so much stress in my life, I was an 8 hour minimum kind of girl. Less than 8 and I would wake up wanting to scratch...

I imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock. Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick... But for me, the...

The impact of chronic pain goes so much deeper than pain. Sleep pattern and quality of sleep are often affected. The combination of both chronic pain and insomnia can be...

It’s late May as I write this, but even now I’m noticing just how bright it is, both at night and in the morning. It’s also getting warmer. The late-day...

Before diving into this article, I want to briefly recap part 1 which I highly recommend reading if you haven’t yet. In part 1, I spoke about how suffering from...

As a sleep technologist, patients often ask me, “How’s your sleep?” This is in reference to working the night shift. I usually readily admit to it not being good. Then...

Another morning comes, and I haven’t slept at all. My muscles, bones, and skin ache. I feel nauseous. But I have to go to work. I can’t use another sick...

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Many experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep for a good night’s rest. This may vary slightly from person to person, but most fall in this range. Unfortunately, with...

From steps and stairs to hours of sleep, devices like smartwatches, smartphones, and fitness trackers are making it easier than ever to track even the smallest details of our daily...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...