The relationship between losing sleep and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, is well-defined. Research has uncovered a strong correlation between the amount of quality sleep a person gets each night and their level of moodiness. That’s because if you don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, […]

People who suffer from sleep apnea know all too well how it can impact one’s life. They often wake up feeling tired and as if they did not get enough rest. Many don’t realize just how dangerous this is, however. Studies show that sleep impact can have severe consequences if it goes untreated. As you […]

If you have ever wondered whether you or a loved one suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you are not alone. OSA is more common than most people think, but it is also widely misunderstood. In fact, there are so many myths about sleep apnea that we have compiled a list of them to help […]

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that does not receive enough attention. If left untreated, individuals with sleep apnea can slowly starve their bodies of enough oxygen, leading to high blood pressure, heart failure, and even a stroke. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be dealing with sleep apnea, […]

A new finding seems to show that if the brain gets out of rhythm during sleep, it may negatively affect how much is remembered the next morning–even in people that do not have Alzheimer’s or another brain disease. The good news is, it might be fixable. The study worked like this–a team of scientists had […]

Nearly 60 million people across the United States have been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Of that staggering number of people, a full 80% of them report that their symptoms get worse at night, to the point where they may even wake up at night due to discomfort from this chronic form of acid […]

We know that the holidays can be a stressful time for many reasons and if you have sleep apnea, they can be even more stressful. If you are suffering from insomnia and apnea during Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may be more fatigued than usual, especially when it comes to traveling and holiday activities. Whether you […]

We all require a good night’s rest in order to function each day. It’s vital to our general mood, function, and health. Oddly enough considering how important sleep is, scientists don’t exactly know the biological functions involved which restore our energy and concentration for each new day. Because of this vague understanding of amazing results, […]

Among an already large number of causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, colder weather can be added to the list. In a recent study conducted out of Brazil, links were found between the colder seasons and severity of sleep apnea symptoms. It has generally been known that environmental effects have some influence on sleep apnea, but there […]