Are you having trouble sleeping? It may be more than just restlessness. Sleep apnea is a growing health issue, causing excessive daytime sleepiness and other symptoms that can prove deadly. This condition is usually considered a disorder that affects mostly men, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. What does this mean? Although men …
When you hear the term “sleep apnea,” chances are, what comes to your mind first isn’t the way it affects children. In fact, maybe until now, you didn’t realize sleep apnea could affect children. But it can. And not only that, it is often and easily misdiagnosed, creating health and behavioral consequences that can take years to correct. …
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Each month we’ll bring you the headlines from the top stories of the previous month—just in time for you to catch up and get ready for the new month’s news cycle. Have an article you want us to share? Send us a Facebook message, and we’ll include it in our next post! How Sleep Affects …
According to a new Harvard study, you could be trimming decades off your life if you are living with untreated sleep apnea. As you know, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder that occurs while you sleep. It blocks your airways, limits the oxygen to your brain, and has been closely linked to a host …
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Do you know someone who has sleep apnea? If you’re tempted to say “no,” a newly released study may surprise you. How many people have sleep apnea according to the latest sleep apnea statistics? In the Americas, a new study conservatively reports that 170 million people have sleep apnea. The United States, Brazil, and Colombia lead the …
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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.
New research confirms a relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which robs individuals of the restorative benefits of a good night’s rest, and high cholesterol levels. Both point to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
What should you do if you can’t fall asleep during a sleep study? Can you follow a regular bedtime routine? Stop by to find out the answers to these and other questions about sleep studies.
