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Sleep Apnea and Sleep Paralysis: How Are the Two Related?

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Good sleep hygiene impacts optimal health. Without it, you can develop long-term conditions including heart disease, mood instability, and a low immune system. Sleep loss and sleep disorders go hand-in-hand. While studies most associate narcolepsy with sleep paralysis, sleep apnea and sleep paralysis connect too. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops and starts throughout the night. It …

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The Relationship Between TMJ and Sleep Apnea

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Getting your recommended hours of sleep and enough quality sleep are both important factors for living a healthy life. However, if you are living with a temporomandibular joint (TMJ), achieving comfortable and refreshing sleep may feel daunting. Adding sleep apnea to the mix, a complex problem can arise. Having both TMJ and sleep apnea can …

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Sleep Apnea and Stroke: What Is the Connection Between the Two?

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According to research conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 26 percent of adults in the United States are living with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by breathing that continuously starts and stops. While there are numerous symptoms of sleep apnea, this sleep condition normally manifests in a series …

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Asthma and Sleep Apnea: The Relationship Between the Two

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Did you know that over nineteen million individuals are currently living with asthma? While asthma is manageable for many, a small percentage of those with asthma experience severe symptoms that can affect how they live their lives. For those with severe asthma, symptoms can worsen over time and even develop into other respiratory conditions. But, …

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The Night Before CPAP

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With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to celebrate your CPAP therapy and a good night’s sleep! When sitting around the fire with your loved ones this year, share CPAP.com’s Night Before Christmas to prepare for a night full of sweet dreams. The Night Before CPAP ‘Twas the night before CPAP, when …

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Understanding the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Brain Damage

Leave a Comment / Living With OSA, Sleep Apnea / By Taylor Whitten

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 26 percent of U.S. adults are living with sleep apnea. Many with sleep apnea do not receive the proper treatment. Untreated sleep apnea is often associated with a number of serious health problems, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, a lesser-known risk of this …

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Getting Your ZzZs: 7 Drinks to Help You Fall Asleep

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On average, it can take between 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep. However, if it’s taking much longer to drift off, the frustration that arises can push sleep off for even longer. Turning your mind off at night can keep you counting sheep, but did you know there are natural drink choices that can …

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What Is the Relationship Between GERD and Sleep Apnea?

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A good night’s sleep can be a precious commodity—especially for people with untreated sleep apnea, acid reflux, or both. When health conditions such as these routinely interrupt our sleep cycles (often multiple times a night), a downward spiral can result. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and sleep apnea would seem to be completely unrelated conditions, except …

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Sleep Apnea and AFib: What’s the Connection?

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Did you know that about half of the people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) also have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Both conditions have to do with irregularities in continuous systems in the body. Atrial fibrillation is an irregularity in the heartbeat, and sleep apnea is a breathing irregularity that happens during sleep. Knowing about the connection …

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Sleep Apnea and Headaches: Everything You Need to Know

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Are you frequently waking up in the mornings with a headache you can’t seem to explain? It could be that you’re experiencing a headache from untreated sleep apnea. What is a sleep apnea headache, and how do you know if you have one? Does sleep apnea give you headaches? We’ll cover that and more in …

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