When most people think of sleep apnea, they immediately think of snoring. However, it is important to understand that snoring is not always the case. While some people that suffer from sleep apnea might snore, not all actually do. Let’s compare sleep apnea and snoring: What is sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a […]
It is well known that if you quit smoking it will significantly improve your overall health–especially your lungs. But did you know that if you quit smoking you might also significantly improve your sleep? You can! There are an array of factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major […]
There is an ongoing battle to get people to quit smoking. To add to that, we are also continuing to fight against electronic cigarettes, or vaping. It doesn’t matter if you smoke or vape, what is important is that you quit. The verdict is still out on what harm vaping can do to a person’s […]
Sleep apnea is a nuisance no matter what age you are. But young adults in particular experience more pain than older generations when it comes to sleep apnea. In fact, a study reported that young adults experience more chronic pain than other ages. Let’s take a closer look at sleep apnea and pain. What we […]
When it comes to sleep and habits associated with sleep, there are a lot of myths floating around. It’s important to note that most of them are just that, myths. However, some of them may be true. That’s why it is time to uncover some of those myths so you can better understand healthy sleep. […]
As we step into the next part of the COVID-19 pandemic by entering an endemic stage that means we will live with this disease just as we do with the cold or flu, we need to understand the impact obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have on our health. Studies have shown that patients with OSA […]
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, it is important to know the dangers of leaving it untreated. Sleep apnea occurs when your airway is momentarily blocked during sleep, leaving your breathing interrupted. Sleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle, right up there with regular […]
Affecting 116 million Americans (almost half of the U.S. population), high blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Hypertension can be well managed with lifestyle adjustments and even medications. But if left untreated, it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, along with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What […]
Sleep is great. At the end of a long day the best feeling is getting to sit back, relax and drift off into sleep. However, some people aren’t lucky enough to be able to fall asleep right away at all or wake up still exhausted because sleep apnea gets in the way of a good […]
After a long day at school it seems common that your child would be tired, right? Right. However, what if they’re tired because they are suffering from sleep apnea? Would you know the difference? Let’s take a look at what sleep apnea is and how it might be affecting your child. What is sleep apnea? […]