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Tag: sleep-deprivation

November 28, 2017 / By Brain and Spine Team

If You Can Fall Asleep Instantly, Is That a Good Thing?

Your ability to fall asleep at the drop of a hat makes people with insomnia jealous. But are your sleep habits enviable — or not? A sleep medicine psychologist reveals the truth.  

November 22, 2016 / By Brain and Spine Team

What’s the Best Way to Stay Awake When You’re Driving?

Find the answer to questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, answer this one.

September 7, 2016 / By Brain and Spine Team

9 Reasons Why You Need to Make Sleep a Higher Priority

Think turning in at 12:30 a.m. and dragging yourself out of bed when the alarm sounds at 6 a.m. is no big deal? Here Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, explains why your health depends on reprioritizing a good night’s sleep.

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