The Respire Journal

Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s foundational to long-term health This time of year, many people are thinking about how to improve their health — starting new routines, cutting back on bad habits, or making plans to take care of their bodies. But one area most people still overlook? Sleep. Getting quality sleep isn’t just […]

When 8 hours doesn’t feel like enough, your body may be trying to tell you something We all know the advice: “Just get more sleep.” But what happens when you do — and still wake up tired? If you’re consistently logging 7–9 hours of shut-eye and still feel groggy, foggy, or downright exhausted, it’s not […]

What is Restless Leg Syndrome—and why does it strike when you’re trying to sleep? If you’ve ever laid down at night and felt an overwhelming urge to move your legs — tingling, creeping, pulsing sensations that only ease when you stretch or walk — you’re not imagining things. You may be one of the millions […]

The recent FDA approval of Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity is generating well-deserved attention. As a once-weekly injectable medication that promotes significant weight loss, Zepbound is offering hope for patients who have long struggled with CPAP machines or who are newly diagnosed and […]

For years, the gold standard for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been CPAP therapy. While effective, it’s not always easy to adapt to—especially for patients who feel overwhelmed by the equipment or who struggle with long-term compliance. Now, there’s a new option on the horizon that’s generating significant buzz in both […]