FusionSleep launched the Georgia Center for Healthy Sleep blog as an educational resource for in-depth information related to healthy sleep. Please browse our topics for the latest news regarding sleep disorders, treatments, research, resources and more.
Bruxism can have a profound effect on your sleep. The grinding or clenching actions can disrupt your sleep cycles, causing you to briefly wake up throughout the night, even if you are not fully aware of it. These micro-awakenings can prevent you from reaching deep, restorative sleep, leaving you feeling fatigued and unrested.
Getting the body you want is a three-step process. You have to eat right, exercise regularly, and also, sleep well. Believe it or not, sleep plays a powerful role in your daily appetite and energy level, which in turn can affect your food choices and will to exercise.
The holiday season is centered around indulgences from Thanksgiving through the New Year. There's something about eating and snacking on all the goodies and treats that find their way into our homes that gets us into the festive holiday spirit.
How are you coping with the increased tempo of the holiday season? With increased traffic on the road, busy stores, events at home or school, and houses packed with family members, the holidays can leave little time for yourself.
Are you planning on traveling over this holiday season? As we press forward into the busiest long-distance travel period of the year, FusionSleep wants to dive deeper into how travel can impact your sleep.
As we race towards the holidays and the end-of-the-year festivities that follow suit, we want to keep you mindful of the power of sleep and the factors that can potentially threaten your overall sleep health.
Did you know that many people with type 2 diabetes experience poor sleep quality? With more than 37 million people in the United States dealing with diabetes, we want to ensure you're getting the sleep you deserve. In recognition of #WorldDiabetesDay, we want to raise awareness of this disease and how it can negatively affect your sleep
In March, we sprung our clocks forward one hour as we entered the beautiful summer season. Now, it's time to fall back an hour as we move into the fall and winter. This weekend, let's prepare our minds and clocks for an extra hour of sleep!
Trick or Treat?!? In a matter of days, children around the country will be parading around neighborhoods with bags full of sugary candy in their festive costumes. With the spirit of Halloween in full force and the anticipation of all sorts of candy being collected and consumed, we want to remind you of the effect sweets can have on you and your child’s sleep.
Do you ever have dreams that give you the goosebumps? Do you experience reoccurring nightmares that keep you up at night? With Halloween rapidly creeping around the corner, we want to explore what nightmares are, why we experience them, and how we can prevent those terrifying scares that crawl into and disturb our sleep.
According to the CDC, more than 60 percent of American women don’t engage in the recommended amount of physical activity, and more than 25 percent of women are not active at all. However, these low figures on exercise and fitness can not only influence your physical health but also negatively affect your sleep health.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, roughly 6 million Americans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. As this population demographic is expected to increase significantly over the next several decades, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s will also grow.
Like any other habitual practice, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine teaches your child self-care and can positively impact their development, behavioral regulation, and overall wellbeing. As we jump into the school year this August, there’s no better time to adjust your child’s sleep schedule with a stable bedtime routine.
