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Written By

Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT

October 10, 2018

How to choose between a home sleep test and a lab sleep test

Learn the differences between a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) and an in-laboratory polysomnogram (PSG) test. The type of sleep test you take will depend upon your medical history, symptoms, and risk factors for sleep apnea and other conditions.

Written By

Mike Kisch

August 1, 2018

How Beddr can help solve the sleep data problem

The science of sleep has evolved considerably over the past several decades, but for all that we know, there is even more that we don’t. Part of what holds the industry back is a lack of high quality data from which to infer the true relationship between our actions, choices, sleep quality, and our overall health.

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May 27, 2020
Beddr Wins Prestigious Edison Award
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Mike Kisch
May 27, 2020
SleepTuner as a COVID Monitor
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Tom Goff
December 27, 2019
Sleep Resolutions
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Ed Pienkosz
December 19, 2019
Beddr and 2020 Health Predictions
Written by
Mike Kisch
November 28, 2019
Beddr and True Sleep
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Subarna Mitra
November 27, 2019
Beddr's 2020 Sleep Predictions
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Mike Kisch
November 26, 2019
Beddr's Sleep Filled Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal
Written by
Mike Kisch
November 25, 2019
Beddr Holiday Sleep Tips
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
November 12, 2019
Beddr Named to CNBC Upstart 100 List for 2019
Written by
Mike Kisch
October 22, 2019
Beddr Launches First Precision Sleep Health Solution, Now Available for Employers
Written by
Mike Kisch
June 26, 2019
The Benefits of Sleep Coaching
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
June 4, 2019
Why am I so tired?
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
June 4, 2019
Five ways Beddr can help you sleep better
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
May 28, 2019
The Future of Sleep Management, a podcast interview with Beddr CEO Mike Kisch
Written by
Mike Kisch
May 3, 2019
The Importance of Sleeping in the Dark
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
April 30, 2019
How to get more deep sleep
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
February 14, 2019
Tips to help you boost your sleep hygiene
Written by
Ed Pienkosz
February 5, 2019
How does pulse oximetry work
Written by
Tom Goff
February 5, 2019
Why do I get up frequently to pee at night?
Written by
Tom Goff
February 5, 2019
How does a custom mouthguard help with sleep apnea?
Written by
Steve Carstensen, DDS FAGD
February 4, 2019
What is a sleep dentist and how can they help you?
Written by
Steve Carstensen, DDS FAGD
January 16, 2019
What is sleep tuning?
Written by
Simon Vining
October 30, 2018
How light exposure helps you sleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 30, 2018
What to do (and not do) when you can't fall asleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 30, 2018
Sleeping with a loud snorer? Here’s an idea.
Written by
Tom Goff
October 19, 2018
How temperature impacts sleep and 5 tips for staying at your “coolest”
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
October 15, 2018
Top sleep trackers: How do Apple Watch, Fitbit, and other products compare for sleep tracking
Written by
Simon Vining
October 11, 2018
Apnea: the undiagnosed disorder that’s killing us as we sleep
Written by
Tom Goff
October 9, 2018
How to choose between a home sleep test and a lab sleep test
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
October 8, 2018
Learn about the link between your nightly oxygen levels and good health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
October 5, 2018
What is ‘stopped breathing’ and why is it important?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
October 4, 2018
Why we believe Apple did not launch any new sleep features
Written by
Mike Kisch
October 4, 2018
What your Beddr sleep quality rating says about your sleep health
Written by
Simon Vining
October 2, 2018
Tracking your sleep? Why your forehead is the optimal location for a sensor.
Written by
Simon Vining
September 25, 2018
Want to sleep better? Hit the gym.
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
September 19, 2018
How the Whole30 diet was a wake-up call for my poor sleep habits
Written by
Catie Nienaber
September 10, 2018
7 ways to establish a nighttime routine for better sleep
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 31, 2018
How side sleeping improves your nightly oxygen level
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 29, 2018
What really happens in a sleep lab?
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
August 27, 2018
The power of sleep for improved athletic performance and recovery
Written by
CPT. Allison Brager, PhD
August 24, 2018
Understanding if your sleep tracker is clinical grade
Written by
Tom Goff
August 20, 2018
Want to improve your mental health? Focus on this.
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 10, 2018
How sleep affects your team's performance
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August 8, 2018
Could non-prescription sleeping pills be increasing the severity of your sleep apnea?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 6, 2018
5 Questions to Ask Your Sleep Doctor
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
August 3, 2018
How well do popular sleep trackers actually work?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 31, 2018
How Beddr can help solve the sleep data problem
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 30, 2018
How to spark the conversation with your doctor about sleep
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
July 24, 2018
Why track your sleep when you can tune it?
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 24, 2018
Beddr to Launch New Solution for Improving Sleep with $5.6 Million in Series A Funding
Written by
Mike Kisch
July 23, 2018
You could have sleep apnea and not know it. These are the most common symptoms.
Written by
Meir Kryger, MD, FRCPC, Senior Scientific Advisor,
July 23, 2018
Focus on sleep to boost your company’s performance
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July 20, 2018
Women and sleep apnea
Written by
Robyn Woidtke, MSN, RN, RPSGT
July 18, 2018
Does a lack of sleep make you age quicker?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 16, 2018
Are you getting enough sleep for your age?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 12, 2018
Want to control your diabetes? Focus on your sleep.
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 12, 2018
Can sleeping better help you lose weight?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 11, 2018
Why Does My Heart Rate Spike When I'm Asleep?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 10, 2018
5 surprising ways alcohol can hurt your sleep quality
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 9, 2018
Are you one of the 90 million Americans with a sleep disorder?
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
July 2, 2018
Positional sleep apnea and how it impacts your health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Why healthy breathing is vital for deep, restorative sleep
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Boost your body's oxygen saturation for maximum sleep recovery
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Use sleep positioners to help you sleep better
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
June 11, 2018
Why side sleeping boosts your sleep health
Written by
Brandon R. Peters, MD
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