While normal breathing is done through the nose, some people naturally breathe through their mouth. The main reason for breathing through the mouth is nasal congestion, due to chronic sinusitis, inflammation, allergies, or a deviated septum. However, there is a significant population of people that breathe through the mouth due to their sleep apnea. During […]

Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, such as heart disease and depression. The disorder can also leave you feeling drowsy, increasing your risk of accidents while working or driving. The three primary types of sleep apnea are: […]

Sleep apnea impacts how well we can perform in our everyday lives. Not only does sleep apnea diminish your attention span, ability to focus, and capacity to think critically but long term it can cause severe damage to your heart and brain. Those who suffer from sleep apnea see the effects in their everyday lives, […]

Getting a good night’s sleep is critical to your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40.6 million, or about 30%, of American adults are sleep deprived, meaning they’re sleeping six hours or less per night. This is a startling statistic because numerous studies conclude that too little sleep is bad for […]

Most of us don’t realize how important sleep is to virtually every aspect of our health. New studies are showing that sleep not only affects the energy we feel each day, it also affects our metabolism, hormone levels, body composition, and mental health. Understanding how important sleep is should motivate those suffering from a sleep […]

  Most of us understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but far too many people fail to get adequate rest to stay healthy. Sleep is used as the time for your body to re-configure hormonal balances and repair tired muscles. But sleep is not only crucial for your physical health! Nightly rest […]

Approximately one out of every three people suffers from irregular sleep at night. There are several side effects of not getting a good night’s sleep, such as feeling sluggish, moody, or unable to focus. However, sleep deprivation can also be the cause of serious diseases and have profound consequences on your health. If you do not get […]

Sleep apnea affects more than 18 million people in the United States and is defined as abnormal breathing that happens while an individual is asleep. Sleep apnea is more common with men than women, particularly in Hispanic and African American populations. Other risk factors include being obese and over the age of 40, although sleep […]

 Medical conditions are monitored closely depending on your particular risk factors. Understanding your medical history will help you live a healthier life. Though risk factors for diseases or medical conditions differ for men and women, many of them overlap. Obstructive sleep apnea, for example, is thought to be far more pervasive in men. This is […]