New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. Whether you’re deciding to save money, lose weight or just become healthier and happier in 2018 there is one basic need that must be fulfilled in order for us to function well in all parts of our lives – SLEEP. Here are a […]
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Ebb’s Top Ten: Sleep Movies
At Ebb, we think a lot about sleep and more specifically about insomnia. This made us wonder, what are the best movies about sleep? So, we surveyed our team to create a list of Ebb’s top ten favorite movies about sleep. 1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) A young boy calls a […]
Americans Didn’t Lose Sleep on Christmas
According to the sleep experts at Sleep Cycle, Americans slept 11 minutes longer on Christmas morning than they usually do. They did, however, go to bed about 40 minutes later than usual…perhaps staying up late preparing gifts. Staying up made it difficult to rise on Christmas morning, though, as the […]
Sleep Cycle Announces 2017 Sleep Report
New report shows how the U.S. slept compared to other countries and how the political climate can affect sleep A new sleep report from Sleep Cycle, the leading alarm clock app, today reveals how residents of the U.S. slept in 2017, how they compared to residents of other countries, and […]
Ancient vs. Modern Medicine Infographic: Enema for Your Asthma?
Advances in medical technology and treatment have allowed humans to live longer and healthier lives. This includes the ability to better treat everything from respiratory conditions and sleep disorders to cancer and acne. We have come so far that we now live into our mid-80’s. Back in the day, however, […]
A Guide to Outsourcing Your Sleep Center
Philips and Persante teamed up to produce this white paper on outsourcing your sleep center. Hospitals and health systems are concerned about their bottom lines. In today’s challenging healthcare environment hospitals are struggling to sustain and or grow. This helpful guide looks at the benefits and potential pitfalls when outsourcing your […]
Is Drowsy Driving the New Drunk Driving?
Everyone knows the dangers of drinking and driving. We see the distractions involved with texting and driving, but few are attuned to the risks involved with getting behind the wheel while drowsy. Drowsy driving…doesn’t sound too serious, does it? In fact, drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving […]
Surviving Long Hours and the Night Shift
This article was originally written for nurses but applies well to respiratory care and sleep medicine professionals. Many respiratory care therapists and sleep technologists put in 12-hour shifts, while others work night shifts. Although these types of schedules are expected as a requirement of their job, many medical professionals expose […]
America Thoracic Society Relieved as the House Takes a Pause on ACA Repeal
New York, NY – March 24, 2017 – The American Thoracic Society is relieved the House of Representatives paused in their consideration of legislation repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. While not without flaws, the Affordable Care Act has been effective in expanding health insurance coverage to millions of American families. […]












