Iowa Sleep Blog

Sunday Nov. 2 at 2 a.m. marks the end of Daylight Savings Times and the luxury of gaining back an extra hour of sleep. Many of us can’t wait to spend an extra hour in bed Sunday morning, but make sure you are well prepared for the switch. There are many myths and opinions on how to use this extra hour of sleep, so we’re here to lead you in the right direction. Below are a few common thoughts and…

It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep helps build both mental and emotional strength. What many don’t realize is that depression and sleep can be closely linked. Depression affects nearly 20 million people in the United States each year. Depression and sleep can go hand in hand since depression can lead to sleep problems, and the inability to fall asleep can aggravate a depressive…

Over the last few weeks, our blog has given an in-depth look at the most common tips for getting a good night’s sleep. Iowa Sleep will help you learn what steps you can take to better improve your sleep and the reasons behind each step. According to the National Sleep Foundation, insomnia affects 30-50 percent of the general population. People with insomnia find it difficult to fall and stay…

Over the past few weeks, we’ve blogged about the most common tips for getting a good night’s sleep. We at Iowa Sleep want—more than anything—to help you learn what steps you can take to better improve your sleep and the reasons behind each step. Creating a calming oasis in your bedroom should be a top priority when decorating. In fact, it should be one of the most relaxing places in your home.…

In the next few weeks, our blog will give an in-depth look at the most common tips for getting a good night’s sleep. Iowa Sleep will help you learn what steps you can take to better improve your sleep and the reasons behind each step.   When your mind is racing and you’re constantly thinking of your to-do list, it can be difficult to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. However,…

Technology is everywhere, and increasingly, it’s found in children’s and teens’ bedrooms. Checking social media from a smartphone, watching a TV show on a tablet, or playing a video game may seem harmless, but these devices have a significant impact on your amount and quality of sleep. They often are used past a person’s planned bedtime, and their light and sounds have the potential to disrupt…

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that targets the lower half of your body, and triggers unpleasant sensations of throbbing, creeping, pulling and the urge to move them around. These symptoms usually occur at night when you are relaxed and trying to fall asleep. The tingly, creeping or pulling sensations keeps almost 10 percent of the U.S. population up at night, making sleeping…

In the next few weeks, our blog will give an in-depth look at the most common tips for getting a good night’s sleep. Iowa Sleep will help you learn what steps you can take to better improve your sleep and the reasons behind each step. If you’ve read our tips for getting a better night’s sleep in past blog posts, you may have noticed that limiting caffeine and alcohol consumption before…

If you’re like us here at Iowa Sleep, you’ve been asking what a fitness monitor such as the Fitbit, Jawbone Up or BodyMedia FIT can do for you. We know these devices monitor a myriad of activity, whether that’s exercise, sleep or your normal day-to-day activity such as the number of steps you taken since waking up. But we just had to dig a little deeper…you know, really unearth the value these…

You’ve heard the phrase “sleep is the best medicine,” but sometimes sleep, or more specifically, sleeping well, is the problem. If that’s the case, then exercise may need to be your next prescription. An active lifestyle can help treat or prevent multiple sleep problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and insomnia.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) OSA is a sleep-related…