Sleep Apnea and Anxiety: Is There a Two-Way Connection?
Are Sleep Apnea and anxiety closely related? Is there a two-way connection between Sleep Apnea and anxiety? Read on to find out!
Are Sleep Apnea and anxiety closely related? Is there a two-way connection between Sleep Apnea and anxiety? Read on to find out!
Exercise is not only good for your body, but it’s also good for your sleep. Various tongue, throat, neck, and jaw exercises can help reduce Sleep Apnea symptoms and may lead to a better night’s sleep. Read on to learn a few exercises you can do at home.
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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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 …
Over your lifetime, you have about a ten percent chance of developing bruxism, which is nighttime teeth grinding. This is a staggering statistic considering the negative impacts bruxism has on your dental and sleep health. Multiple scholarly studies have shown that grinding your teeth throughout the night can be a sign of sleep apnea. However, …
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The process of normalizing sleep apnea starts with what we see on our television and film screens. We are able to disconnect from stereotypes when sleep apnea and the use of CPAP equipment steps into the spotlight. By separating from the sleep apnea stereotypes, we can work to start conversations within society, between you and …
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According to a recent study by ResMed, as many as 54 million individuals in the United States struggle with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—additionally, they noted that 80 percent of moderate to severe OSA cases go undiagnosed! Surrounding these statistics are misconceptions about sleep apnea that keep an individual from receiving a diagnosis and being treated. …
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Sleeping well and living a healthy, happy life go hand in hand. Don’t let these six misconceptions about Sleep Apnea keep you from getting the rest you need.
Sleep Apnea and hypertension are closely related, and treating Sleep Apnea has the side effect of lowering high blood pressure levels. Stop by to find out more!
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes share many of the same risk factors, and have similar causes. Are you at risk? Stop by to find out!