Alabama Institute for Sleep Health

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Alabama Institute for Sleep Health is the region's premier provider of Board-Certified sleep medicine specialty care serving Huntsville, Cullman, Russellville and Winfield.

02/12/2026

Sleep consultant examines recommendations for children

Children require varying amounts of sleep as they grow.

Dr. Warner recommends that:
Newborns need up to 17 hours,
Toddlers 11 to 14,
Preschoolers 10 to 13,
School-age children 9 to 12
and Teenagers 8 to 10.

Children who don't get the appropriate amount of rest for their age may experience behavioral, mood, mental health and academic problems. Parents should monitor their children's patterns and consult Dr Warner if they notice consistent excessive sleepiness

02/11/2026

Study: Rising temps linked to reduced sleep quality

A study by University of Southern California, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers finds that rising outdoor temperatures are affecting sleep quality in the US, with higher nighttime temperatures linked to shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality.

The study, which analyzed data from 14,232 adults over a decade, shows that every 18-degree Fahrenheit increase in temperature reduces sleep by two to three minutes. Women, adults aged 40 to 50, lower-income individuals, people who have chronic health issues, and West Coast residents are among the most affected groups

02/10/2026

Healthy sleep a key ingredient in successful childrearing

Parents hoping to raise successful children should focus on habits backed by scientific research. Ensuring they get enough sleep is one of the most important, with Dr Warner recommending at least 9 hours a night for 6- to 12-year-olds. A University of Maryland study found that children sleeping under that amount had less gray matter in brain areas responsible for attention and memory. Dr Warner stresses the importance of several other factors such as later school start times, reading with children and teaching resilience.

02/09/2026

Behavioral adjustments are important for better sleep

Behavioral changes are key for improving sleep, but the approach to setting these goals is equally important
Dr Warner recommends choosing goals that patients are 90% confident they can achieve to build momentum, and suggests "do instead" goals such as drinking a noncaffeinated beverage in the afternoon instead of a caffeinated one.

02/08/2026

Guidance for OSA inpatients

The high prevalence of sleep apnea and some evidence supporting the association of sleep apnea with worse inpatient clinical outcomes and increased readmissions.

What does Dr Warner suggest for managing obstructive sleep apnea in hospitalized adults?

In-hospital we suggest use of positive airway pressure therapy for untreated patients.

02/06/2026

The role of mouth tape for CPAP use in patients with mouth breathing and OSA

This randomized crossover study found that using mouth tape in patients with mouth breathing during CPAP improved CPAP adherence in both duration and frequency.

Unfavorable symptoms related to OSA or CPAP were alleviated, leading to better sleep quality

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02/04/2026

Pre-workout supplements may affect sleep duration

Research published in Sleep Epidemiology found adolescents and young adults who used pre-workout dietary supplements were more than twice as likely as those who did not to report five hours or less of sleep per night.
Findings underscore that the high caffeine content of pre-workout dietary supplements is associated with shorter sleep durations that are well below the recommended guidelines for adolescents and young adults

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02/01/2026

Ischemic heart disease mortality rises among OSA patients


Ischemic heart disease-related mortality among US adults who have obstructive sleep apnea increased over a 23-year period, according to a study in the journal Respiratory Medicine. Researchers noted an average annual increase of 8.81% in the age-adjusted mortality rate, with the highest rates among men, non-Hispanic white adults and people 75 and older.
"These findings really emphasize that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a serious cardiovascular risk multiplier, not just a sleep disorder,"
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01/29/2026

Irregular sleep patterns may raise dementia risk

A study in the journal Neurology suggests irregular sleep patterns and weak circadian rhythms may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found those with the weakest rhythms had a 2.5 times greater risk of dementia compared to those with the strongest. People with strong circadian rhythms often follow regular sleep and activity times.

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01/26/2026

GLP-1 drugs may help reduce sleep apnea

GLP-1 drugs may reduce the need for CPAP machines among patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers analyzed data from more than 93,000 patients and found that those taking GLP-1 drugs were 8% less likely to need CPAP machines, 32% less likely to die and 10% less likely to be hospitalized

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01/26/2026

Our clinic will be closed Monday morning Jan 26th. Phone lines are open. We will reopen at 8pm for sleep studies. Drive safely!

01/22/2026

Sleep may have greater impact on health than exercise

Sleep and physical activity both play crucial roles in maintaining long-term health, with inadequate levels of either increasing risks for conditions such as diabetes, depression, obesity and heart disease. A recent large-scale, multinational study published in Communications Medicine showed that sleep duration significantly affects physical activity the next day, while the reverse effect is minimal. Experts emphasize the need for public health strategies that address sleep and exercise together, as the combined pattern of behaviors over a 24-hour period is key to healthy aging and reducing mortality risk

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1803 Park View Drive NE
Cullman, AL
35058

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12567397050

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