The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived and overweight and suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Being… Read more
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Back to School: ‘Lessons’ to Better Sleep
Getting a full night of restful sleep is important for children and adolescents as they head back to school this fall. While some kids can… Read more
Symptoms and Treatment Methods for Sleep Apnea
We asked Dr. Deepa Burman, medical director of the UPMC McKeesport Portable Sleep Study Program, about symptoms and treatment methods for sleep apnea – a… Read more
‘Sleepless in America’ Documentary to Feature UPMC Experts
Everyone needs sleep, yet most of us are walking around with a serious sleep debt. In a 24/7, more-is-better culture, the pressure to always be… Read more
Promoting Healthy Sleep in Older Adults
As we age, getting a good night’s sleep can become increasingly difficult, leading many older adults to take over-the-counter drugs to help them nod off.… Read more