Wake Up! How the Brain Regulates Sleep, plus Sleep Tips

Welcome to the November issue of Wake Up! You’re Snoring… This month, Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center founder, Dr. David Volpi, was interviewed on WCBS-TV New York for a news segment called, "Sleep: the Battle of the Sexes." The segment asked, who is more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder, men or women? To watch the interview, click the link in the "Did You Know?" section to the right.

In this issue, we share the findings of a UCLA study that identified the part of the brain that controls light and dark stimuli, and thus the sleep response. Dr. Volpi also shares some common sense tips for a good night’s sleep.

We hope you find this issue informative, and we welcome your feedback.

Sincerely,

The Team

New Study Identifies Brain Cells That Regulate Sleep Response

In the current online edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, Jerome Siegel, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, and his colleagues report that the cells necessary for a light-induced arousal response are located in the hypothalamus.

Dr. Volpi’s Advice on Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Back in April, Manhattan Sleep and Snoring Center’s Dr. David Volpi appeared on WNY Fox 5 News in New York. Here’s a recap of Dr. Volpi’s advice for winding down at the end of the day and getting a good night’s sleep.

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Did You Know?
Dr. Volpi was recently interviewed on WCBS New York Channel 2 for a news segment called, "Sleep: the Battle of the Sexes." Who is more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder, men or women? And of the two genders, which performs better despite a lack of sleep? Click here to watch "Sleep: The Battle of the Sexes" video.

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Information provided in this newsletter is for general informational purposes only, and should not be seen as a substitute for professional medical care. If you feel that you may have a snoring or sleep apnea issue, contact your doctor right away.

Founded by New York City’s leading snoring specialist, David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S., Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatment for sleep apnea, and the many causes of snoring such as nasal obstruction, sinusitis, enlarged tonsils and more. As an otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) surgeon recognized throughout the country for his work in snoring disorders, Dr. Volpi has been successfully treating New York City’s snoring and sleep apnea sufferers for more than 20 years. If your snoring affects your sleep and your life, the Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center will provide you with the treatment you need to finally get a good night’s sleep.
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