Canadian Sleep Consultants

02/28/2026

Interesting read. Statistical modeling estimates that consuming the CDC-recommended five cups of fruits and vegetables daily could lead to a 16% improvement in sleep quality. Come see our board-certified sleep specialists if you have sleep concerns. https://buff.ly/42fDKEd

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables during the day is associated with less disrupted sleep that same night.

02/21/2026

The results show that delaying bedtime was linked to higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness and extraversion. These associations remained significant after researchers statistically adjusted for chronotype.

Bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits and depressive tendencies, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2025.

02/14/2026

Studies have shown that winter can greatly exacerbate sleep apnea symptoms for a variety of reasons, regardless of other factors.

How cold nights can lead to closed airways and the intensification of sleep apnea symptoms this winter—and tips that may improve seasonal symptoms.

02/07/2026

Interesting read. This finding is clinically significant, as it aligns with other evidence suggesting sex-specific differences in the cardiovascular impact of OSA.
Book an appointment with us if you have issues falling asleep and staying asleep.

New research finds AI can detect obstructive sleep apnea signatures from electrocardiograms, with greater visibility in female patients.

01/31/2026

Deep sleep activates the brain’s waste-clearing system, reducing harmful beta-amyloid and tau buildup. Maintain your sleep to help maintain brain health. See our board certified physician to address sleep concerns. 3 clinic locations in Calgary to serve you.

01/24/2026

A Sleep Severity Index that combines symptom count and symptom intensity aims to give dentists and other clinicians a clearer, more actionable picture of sleep-disordered breathing in children. See one of our board certified sleep physicians if your child or teen has sleep issues.

A Sleep Severity Index that combines symptom count and symptom intensity aims to give dentists and other clinicians a clearer, more actionable picture of sleep-disordered breathing in children.

01/17/2026

Insufficient sleep was more strongly associated with decreased life expectancy than diet, exercise, or loneliness, according to a new analysis. If you are experiencing sleep issues, see our board-certified sleep physician.

New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that insufficient sleep is a major behavioral driver for life expectancy.

01/10/2026

Interesting read.

01/03/2026

New research reveals that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However, they can significantly reduce the risk by using CPAP.

Research reveals that people with untreated OSA have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However, they can significantly reduce the risk by using CPAP.

12/27/2025

Frequent nightmares are linked to significantly accelerated biological aging and a more than threefold increase in premature death risk—an effect stronger than traditional health risk factors. If you have issues with your sleep, consult our board certified sleep physician.

Frequent nightmares are linked with accelerated biological aging and a more than threefold increase in the risk of premature death.

12/20/2025

When a person is sleep-deprived, it appears that their body attempts to catch up on this cleansing process by initiating pulses of cerebrospinal fluid flow. However, this comes at a cost of dramatically impaired attention.

Sleep-deprived brains exhibit sleep-like cerebrospinal fluid waves during waking attention lapses.

12/14/2025

Interesting research abstract read. If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, consult with one of out board-certified sleep physicians.

Melatonin supplements are promoted as a safe sleep aid; however, data demonstrating their long-term cardiovascular safety are lacking.