--- title: Blogs & FAQs (6) description: Check out our sleep and wellness insights. (6) --- # Blogs & FAQs Select Category Alcohol Exercise health health , Sleep Health , Sleep Apnea Holiday Insomnia lifestyle Mental Health Mental Health , Sleep Health Restless Leg Syndrome Safety sleep Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea , Snoring Sleep Disorder Sleep Health sleep myths Snoring Snoring , Sleep Apnea , Sleep Health Stress Summer ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SleepTheraputicsHeadshots_47-1.jpg) ### [Guess what we were awarded? And here’s why…](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/guess-what-we-were-awarded-and-heres-why) Feb 9, 2021 1:56:15 PM Cue the drumroll and fanfare, please! We are *so* thrilled to announce that Sleep Therapeutics was awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture by... [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/guess-what-we-were-awarded-and-heres-why) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_151809700.jpg) ### [The Secret To Setting A Shift Work Sleep Schedule](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-secret-to-setting-a-shift-work-sleep-schedule) Jan 11, 2021 7:55:35 PM ## The Secret To Setting A Shift Work Sleep Schedule Getting a consistent good night’s rest can seem hard for all of us. Most advice caters to those of us working the traditional 9 to 5. What about the millions of North Americans working night shifts? [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-secret-to-setting-a-shift-work-sleep-schedule) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_169072170.jpg) ### [If You’re On The Fence, This Is Why You Should Try A CPAP Machine](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/this-is-why-you-should-try-a-cpap-machine) Jan 7, 2021 7:55:29 PM ## If you’re on the fence, this is why you should try a CPAP machine From how they look to how they sound, we *know* a CPAP machine can feel intimidating. We’ve been there ourselves (did you know Sleep Therapeutics was founded by a respiratory therapist and his sister, a nurse, who both suffered from untreated sleep apnea?) So, we’re living proof that you can face the music—or the machine, as the case may be!—and come out better for it on the other side. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/this-is-why-you-should-try-a-cpap-machine) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/641-02342318s.jpg) ### [Can’t Stay Awake Through The Day? This Is For You](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/cant-stay-awake-through-the-day-this-is-for-you) Dec 30, 2020 9:17:31 AM ## Can’t Stay Awake Through The Day? This Is For You. Falling asleep at your desk? Can’t stay awake through that blockbuster action flick? You’re not alone. It’s called hypersomnia, and it refers to excessive daytime sleepiness—or excessive daytime *sleeping*. Of course, hypersomnia is no way to spend your days, but it doesn’t always feel like it’s in your control. So, if you’re finally starting to realize you can’t blame your everyday sleepiness on that *one* night you stayed up an hour past your bedtime, here’s what you should know. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/cant-stay-awake-through-the-day-this-is-for-you) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/48131552_xxl.jpg) ### [Is Snoring A Health Issue?](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/is-snoring-a-health-issue) Dec 14, 2020 7:55:15 PM ## Is Snoring A Health Issue? Too often, snoring is treated as an annoyance, rather than a serious health concern. While some snoring can be alleviated by changing things like your sleeping position, not all snoring is created equal. Snoring – with or without sleep apnea – can be an indication of serious health issues. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/is-snoring-a-health-issue) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/81673403_xxl.jpg) ### [The Three Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask About CPAP Therapy](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-three-questions-youre-too-embarassed-to-ask-about-cpap-therapy) Dec 9, 2020 7:52:52 PM ## The Three Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask About CPAP Therapy If you’re a CPAP user, you know CPAP discomfort is no novelty. We’ve all experienced the ups and downs of a CPAP machine, especially when we’re just starting our CPAP therapy. The good news is you don’t have to live in discomfort. In fact, there’s a fix for every concern that tops your list—even the ones you may not want to share with us! But we promise you: You’re in good company. All of us have experienced a funny side effect (or two!) of CPAP therapy, so there’s no need to be shy—especially if it’s causing you discomfort. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-three-questions-youre-too-embarassed-to-ask-about-cpap-therapy) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_296669683-e1612380344621.jpg) ### [When To Replace Your CPAP Mask](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/when-to-replace-your-cpap-mask) Nov 9, 2020 7:55:38 PM ## When To Replace Your CPAP Mask Like your CPAP machine or any other personal care items—toothbrushes, loofahs, you name it!—your CPAP mask needs to be replaced regularly. Not only is it good hygiene, but your mask degrades over time, which can compromise the effectiveness of your CPAP therapy. So, just how often should you replace it? We’re sharing everything you need to know. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/when-to-replace-your-cpap-mask) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_296668606-1.jpg) ### [Get To Know Your CPAP Machine](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/get-to-know-your-cpap-machine) Oct 26, 2020 8:55:42 PM ## Get To Know Your CPAP Machine If you’ve been a patient or reading our blog long, you know continuous positive airway pressure (also known as “CPAP”) is the standard treatment for sleep apnea because of its effectiveness. But how exactly does that little machine even work? We’re walking you through the different parts of your CPAP machine and how they work together to treat your sleep apnea. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/get-to-know-your-cpap-machine) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/alexandra-gorn-smuS_jUZa9I-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg) [Sleep Disorder,](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/tag/sleep-disorder) [Mental Health](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/tag/mental-health) ### [The One Thing You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-one-thing-you-need-to-know-about-seasonal-affective-disorder) Dec 19, 2019 1:30:51 PM It starts with the shift into winter—our sunlit hours (and temperatures) drop, dipping us into bouts of depression, lethargy and general unhappiness. Call it what you want, the “winter blues” or just plain “SAD,” Seasonal Affective Disorder affects nearly 10 million Americans every year—and it’s serious business. [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-one-thing-you-need-to-know-about-seasonal-affective-disorder) ![](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/david-iskander-iWTamkU5kiI-unsplash-scaled.jpg) [Sleep Health,](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/tag/sleep-health) [Mental Health](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/tag/mental-health) ### [The New Year’s Resolution You Have To Make](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-new-years-resolution-you-have-to-make) Dec 16, 2019 10:36:16 AM We get it:  A new year rounds the corner, and the old “This year, I’m going to get in shape” tune starts playing again. Maybe you get a membership to the gym or sign up for a subscription meal service. But one of the biggest players in your health doesn’t cost anything—and affects *everything*. It’s, you guessed it, sleep. And if you’re going to hit any of those health goals this year, better sleep is a resolution you *have* to make. Here’s why: [Read More](https://blog.sleeptherapeutics.ca/blogs/the-new-years-resolution-you-have-to-make)