Wake Up! Risk of Stroke and Sleep, plus New Sleep Tips Site

Welcome to the August issue of Wake Up! You’re Snoring… As more scientific studies are released linking poor sleep with negative health effects, the medical community and you, the public, are waking up to the importance of this important societal issue: People aren’t getting enough sleep, and it’s taking its toll.

To help promote sleep awareness and education, we share the results of a new study that links a lack of sleep with an increase in risk for stroke, and a new website that offers tips on how you can create your ideal sleep environment.

If you suspect you have sleep apnea or another sleep-related disorder, please call us and schedule an appointment.

We hope you find this issue interesting and informative — please forward this newsletter to anyone who may benefit from the information.

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Sincerely,

Dr. Volpi & the Team

New Study: Less than 6 Hours Sleep/Night a Stroke Risk

The results of a new study show that regularly sleeping less than six hours a night significantly increases the risk of stroke symptoms in middle-age to older adults who are of normal weight and at low risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

National Sleep Foundation Launches New Sleep Education Website

In July, The National Sleep Foundation announced the launch of its new “Inside Your Bedroom, Use Your Senses!” website. The site is the first to combine sleep science and the five senses — taste, smell, sound, sight and touch — to help people create an ideal personal sleep environment.

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Did you know?

On WCBS New York on April 12, 2012, Eos Sleep’s Dr. Volpi explained the importance of making your sleep environment comfortable to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Watch the short video and see how.

Recent Videos

Eos Sleep’s Dr. Josh Werber was featured on WPIX 11’s Morning News today to celebrate National Sleep Week and talk about some sleep myths — and realities in the segment, "Sleep Myths, Debunked."

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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., Eos Sleep, formerly 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 snoring and sleep apnea sufferers for more than 20 years. If your snoring affects your sleep and your life, Eos Sleep will provide you with the treatment you need to finally get a good night’s sleep.

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