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Should you sleep with a pet?

Should you sleep with a pet?

Sleeping with pets is a common practice that many pet owners swear by. Many people claim it helps lower stress levels, therefore, enabling better sleep. But does science or logic back up this opinion? Let’s find out to help you decide if this nightly routine is right...
The truth about how much sleep kids need

The truth about how much sleep kids need

The amount of sleep kids need depends on their age. According to Nemours Kids Health, the following is how much sleep each age group needs:  infants (0–3 months): 14–17 hours, including naps infants (4–12 months: 12–16 hours, including naps toddlers (1–2 years):...
How To Read My CPAP Machine

How To Read My CPAP Machine

Getting the diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea can come as a shock. Often, patients are given the diagnosis, prescribed a CPAP, and sent on their way. The next step includes ordering and receiving your CPAP machine. When you order through Advanced Homecare, we are...
What causes changes in your AHI?

What causes changes in your AHI?

You’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. You’ve got yourself a PAP machine, and you’ve been using it for a week, a month, or maybe longer. So, why are you suddenly seeing different AHI readings from what you’re used to?  Let’s take a look at what causes...
What is AHI?

What is AHI?

Being diagnosed with sleep apnea can feel like learning a new language. There are so many new words and rules for treating your sleep apnea that it’s easy to misunderstand. Here’s one thing you’ll need to know: AHI means Apnea–hypopnea index Still doesn’t mean much,...