As its name implies, Restless Legs Syndrome causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations followed by an irresistible impulse to move the legs. Frequent nighttime symptoms can lead to sleep loss and fatigue, negatively impacting one’s energy level, daily activities, and ultimately their health. An experienced Sleep Medicine specialist can diagnose…
Starting in July 2023, WWMG will offer pulmonary and sleep medicine services at Island Health in Anacortes. These will be the only pulmonary outpatient services available in Skagit, Island and San Juan County. WWMG’s board-certified pulmonary physicians diagnose and treat disorders of the lungs and…
Night after night, teenagers often face the most challenges to getting adequate sleep. The main reason is a natural, biological change to their body’s internal clock. The second reason is electronics. Adolescents who are chronically sleep deprived are likely to have problems paying attention in school and keeping up with…
The CDC reports that about 35% of all adults in the US are not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation and persistent insomnia can cause slowed thinking, reduced attention and memory, poor decision-making, lack of energy, stress and irritability. Sleep is essential for restoring the body and the brain so…
New parents look forward to their infant sleeping through the night. Usually that dream comes true a few years later, by the time kids start school. So when a school-aged child has trouble sleeping, it feels like something must be wrong. Sleep hygiene is usually at the root of…
Western Washington Medical Group is excited to announce the opening of our new specialty care center in Bellingham, which will provide Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine services to patients in Whatcom County. The new office opened on September 12, and is located at 470A Birchwood Ave…
Trouble Sleeping? What You Can Do About Insomnia Most people have trouble sleeping occasionally. With the stress of the last few years, more folks are having problems getting a good night’s sleep. Insomnia sufferers find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. Long-term sleep…
Whether caused by stress, changes in the body or environmental factors, statistics show that an estimated 50 – 70 million Americans suffer from sleep-related problems. To better face these issues, it helps to understand how the body processes sleep. In this post, we’ll examine the different stages of sleep and…
Over 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, so if you feel you’re not getting enough rest, chances are you may have one. If you do, it’s important to address it because a lack of sleep can lead to several health problems including weight gain, weakened immunities, reduction of cognitive…
According to sleepapnea.org, over 20 million Americans suffer from the sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea. This potentially life-threatening ailment happens when the throat pathway narrows due to muscles relaxing so much during sleep that oxygen cannot pass through. If lifestyle changes such as losing…
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