Sleep divorce happens when a couple decides sleeping in separate rooms is the only option if one of you snores and disturbs the other’s sleep quality. Although it might seem like a practical solution, the physical distance of spending every night in different rooms can lead to emotional distance in your relationship.We all know the …
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes a person to stop and start breathing while they continue to sleep. It’s a serious condition that can lead to a range of health problems, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and abnormal liver function.Unfortunately, diagnosing sleep apnea can be a challenge because many symptoms are …
If you have obstructive sleep apnea, the best treatment for the condition is the one that you will actually use. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes an individual to intermittently stop breathing while they sleep. In obstructive sleep apnea cases, breathing stops due to a blockage of the airway, sometimes because of the …
More than 22 million Americans live with sleep apnea. Of those people, it is estimated that 80% of those people are undiagnosed. Further, for the 20% who are diagnosed, many do not treat their sleep apnea properly. It is clearly evident that an easy to use and accessible solution is needed to help these sleep …
If you snore because of sleep apnea, you may be at an increased risk of developing memory problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia.The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative studied the link and found that sleep-disordered breathing can cause beta-amyloid build-up in the brain, a key marker for Alzheimer’s. The researchers reviewed PET …
Every year before the Spring Vernal Equinox, the World Sleep Society celebrates World Sleep Day, an event that aims to educate people around the globe about the importance of enjoying consistent, quality sleep. This year marks the event’s 14th anniversary and will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021.The theme for 2021 is “Regular Sleep, …
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a common treatment option for individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. While you’re sleeping, you wear a mask connected to a hose that delivers lightly pressurized air from the CPAP unit.It can be effective in preventing sleep apnea by keeping your upper airway open. Unfortunately, CPAP intolerance has become …
Sleep apnea is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe while sleeping, either because of collapsed tissues in the airways or the anatomy of one’s neck and nose. People who experience sleep apnea often wake up gasping for air throughout the night, and they usually feel groggy in the morning.There are clear connections between …
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, you have probably tried a variety of remedies for this common sleep disorder. Nasal sprays, nose strips, and CPAP machines are common go-to’s, but sleep apnea pillows are another possible treatment.People who suffer from mild to moderate sleep apnea might benefit …
Researchers in Finland have found a connection between sleep apnea and COVID-19. A disproportionate number of coronavirus patients were admitted to hospitals in Finland who also suffered from obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. This is somewhat expected since the coronavirus is known to affect older people, especially those with pre-existing conditions, more severely than younger …
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