To Your Health

Mar 8, 2022

Why Can't I Sleep?

The CDC reports that 35% to 38% of people in Louisiana and Mississippi get less than the recommended minimum seven hours of sleep per night.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 14, 2022

Sleep Apnea Surgery: An Alternative to CPAP

Inspire addresses the root cause of sleep apnea. It is the only device to work inside the body using a small implant that sends a pulse to the nerves that signal the tongue to move and open the airway, allowing the patient to breathe freely.

By Jessica Moskovitz, MD

Healthy drinks that help you sleep better

Food & Fitness

Feb 1, 2022

7 Healthy Drinks That Help You Sleep Better

To help you sleep better, consider adding one or more of these healthy drinks to your diet.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Health Trends

Oct 14, 2021

Rain Sounds for Sleeping: How Does Steady Noise Help?

Like New Orleans snowballs, noise comes in different colors. Most people are familiar with the term white noise, which is produced by combining sounds of different frequencies to create a steady, humming sound that can mask most small sounds regardless of their frequency.

By Amy Meoli, MD

Healthy sleep habits children child sleeping

Parenting

Sep 29, 2021

Healthy Sleep Habits for Children

Sleep plays an important role in your child's development from boosting their memory to ensuring they develop at a healthy rate. Here are some tips to help your troubled sleeper get the rest they need to grow big and strong.

By Leyden Lozada-Jimenez, MD

Women's Health

Jul 6, 2021

Best Sleep Positions During Pregnancy

Doctors have updated their advice on sleep positions for expecting mothers.

By Matt Reynolds, MD

Parenting

Jun 22, 2021

5 Summer Health and Safety Tips for Kids

Five things every parent should know to keep their children happy and healthy during the summer.

By Truc Dinh, MD

Health Trends

May 6, 2021

Can My Child Take Melatonin?

Is melatonin safe for children?

By Truc Dinh, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Apr 30, 2021

Does Melatonin Help You Sleep?

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body to regulate our circadian rhythm.

By Ashlynn Mahoney

Parenting

Mar 12, 2021

Sleep Deprivation with a Newborn

Every new parent goes through the ups and downs of a newborns sleep schedule.

By Brandi K. Jones, MD

Parenting

Mar 12, 2021

Why a Sleep Schedule is Important for Kids

Sleep is important for all of us, and kids are no exception. Sticking to a schedule and getting the proper amount of sleep can be difficult. Let’s look at how much sleep is needed, and how you can achieve that goal.

By Jayesh Madrecha, DO