Blog Articles

Top 5 Sleep Myths Debunked: What’s Really Keeping You Awake?

Debunk common sleep myths, like catching up on sleep or using alcohol to unwind and discover how the Sleep Lab of Hawaii can help address persistent sleep issues for better rest and health.

Dec 16th, 2024

How to Create the Perfect Sleep Environment: Tips for Better Sleep

Create a restful sleep environment with optimal lighting, temperature, and noise control, reduce blue light exposure, and if sleep issues persist, consult the Sleep Lab of Hawaii for professional solutions.

Dec 9th, 2024

Understanding Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, but with proper diagnosis and personalized treatment at the Sleep Lab of Hawaii, you can regain restful nights and better health.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Common Sleep Issues and How to Address Them

Discover the causes and solutions for common sleep issues like insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, and learn how the Sleep Lab of Hawaii can help you achieve restful nights and better health.

Nov 25th, 2024

The Learning Process and Sleep: How Quality Rest Impacts Your Brain

Quality sleep is essential for learning and memory, as it aids in both focus and memory consolidation. Sleep deprivation hinders cognitive function, making it harder to learn and retain new information.

Nov 19th, 2024

Breast Cancer and it's Relationship to Sleep

October is Breast Cancer awareness month. In this article we are discussing how the quality and quantity of sleep and it's relationship with breast cancer.

Oct 25th, 2024

Domestic Violence and it's Devastating Effects on Sleep

This article discusses the long term, multifaceted effects that domestic violence can have on sleep.

Oct 22nd, 2024

Understanding the Connection Between Headaches and Sleep: Insights from a Sleep Lab

Headaches often correlate with sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, affecting both the frequency and intensity of pain. A sleep lab can help diagnose these issues through comprehensive studies and tailored treatment plans.

Oct 11th, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Sleep in Recovery and Wellness

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to recognize the vital role sleep plays in the healing and recovery process for patients and survivors. Quality sleep helps boost immune function, improve mental health, and support physical recovery .

Oct 1st, 2024

The Connection Between Pain and Sleep: How One Affects the Other

Sleep is crucial for physical and mental healing. If pain is affecting your sleep, improving your sleep habits and seeking help can break the pain-sleep cycle, leading to more restful nights and better overall well-being.

Sep 30th, 2024

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Sleep in Mental Health

Sleep plays a vital role in mental health, and poor sleep can increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, focus on improving sleep habits as part of mental health care and resilience.

Sep 26th, 2024

Why Sleep Matters for Aging Well

Sleep is one of the cornerstones of healthy aging. By making it a priority and adopting habits that promote rest, you’re investing in your long-term well-being.

Sep 23rd, 2024

The Crucial Connection Between Exercise and Sleep: Insights from Hawaii's Premier Sleep Lab

Exercise and sleep are deeply interconnected, with regular physical activity playing a significant role in improving sleep quality. At our Sleep Lab in Kaneohe, Hawaii, we've observed that exercise can help reduce insomnia, decrease stress and anxiety,

Sep 18th, 2024

How Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

Sleep deprivation causes weight gain by increasing hunger, slowing metabolism, and reducing activity, creating a cycle that worsens sleep. Prioritize sleep, manage stress, eat well, and stay active to break the cycle.

Sep 11th, 2024

10 Effective Tips to Beat Insomnia and Improve Your Sleep

Insomnia can be challenging, but several effective strategies can help improve your sleep. Key tips include establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, limiting screen exposure before bed, and being mindful of your diet.

Sep 1st, 2024

Understanding the Connection Between Pain and Chronic Insomn

Chronic pain and insomnia are closely linked, often creating a vicious cycle where pain disrupts sleep and lack of sleep increases pain sensitivity. Pain can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, and experience quality rest, while insomnia can low

Aug 25th, 2024

Menopause and Sleep: Understanding the Connection and Finding Solutions

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that often brings sleep disturbances, significantly impacting health and quality of life.

Aug 19th, 2024

The Connection Between Gut Microbiome and Sleep: Unlocking Better Rest Through Gut Health

The gut microbiome significantly impacts sleep through the gut-brain axis, influencing neurotransmitter production, inflammation, and stress response. A balanced gut microbiome promotes better sleep patterns, while dysbiosis can lead to sleep issues.

Aug 12th, 2024

Epworth Sleepiness Test

Epworth Sleepiness Test - for determining if your sleepiness is more than just being a little fatigued

Aug 10th, 2024

Discovering the Best Foods for a Restful Night’s Sleep

While a warm glass of milk is traditionally believed to aid sleep, other foods are more effective. Almonds, rich in magnesium, reduce stress. Kiwi and bananas provide serotonin and tryptophan, promoting sleep. Chamomile tea contains apigenin, which induces

Aug 5th, 2024

The Impact of Blue Light on Sleep: Understanding and Mitigating Its Effects

In our technology-driven world, blue light exposure from devices like TVs, cellphones, iPads, and computers is inevitable. This blog explores what blue light is and how it affects our sleep by disrupting melatonin production and altering circadian rhythms.

Jul 13th, 2024

Understanding the Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Sleep

Sleep has a direct effect on hormone regulation. This article discusses the connection between sleep and testosterone production

Jun 20th, 2024

The Confusing Relationship Between ADD/ ADHD and Sleep Disorders

The symptoms of ADD / ADHD can be confused with the symptoms of sleep disorders. All patients being worked up for ADD/ ADHD should have a sleep study.

Jun 13th, 2024

REM Behavior Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding the Link

June is Alzheimer 's and Brain Awareness Month. This article discusses the relationship between poor sleep and REM Behavior Disorder.

Jun 2nd, 2024

The Crucial Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep has a strong relationship to mental health and wellbeing. This article explores that relationship

May 22nd, 2024

Connection between Strokes and Sleep Disorders

Unveiling the connection between strokes and sleep apnea.

May 16th, 2024

Unveiling the Complex Relationship Between Sleep and Parkinson's Disease

This article discusses the relationship between disrupted sleep, REM behavior disorder and Parkinson's disease.

Apr 29th, 2024

The Power of Napping: Combatting Sleep Deprivation One Nap at a Time

How napping can improve alertness, improve mood, performance and reduce accidents

Apr 26th, 2024

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month but drowsy driving is probably more dangerous. This article discusses the hazards of of drowsy driving and what we can do to prevent it.

Apr 23rd, 2024

The Importance of Sleep

What happens when we sleep. The circadian rhythm of our organs of detoxification. Brain detoxification and sleep. Opening the body's natural detoxification pathways for better health and better sleep.

Apr 29th, 2022

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024