Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the breathing pathways through the mouth, nose or throat are collapsed or blocked. Your airways are susceptible to blockages or collapse as the muscle lining relaxes while you are sleeping. Knowing that definition, are you at risk for sleep apnea? Do you think you or a loved one might have […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people have been exhibiting disrupted sleep. This has been dubbed, “coronasomnia” because of the impact of the pandemic. While sleeping poorly might have been the norm for some before the pandemic, the stress, anxiety and disruptions of normal routines made our sleep worse. As we continue to navigate […]
About 50 to 70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleeping disorder. But did you know that what you eat–or don’t eat–may impact how well you sleep? It can! There have been many studies out there that provide evidence about how nutrition can influence sleep quality. Nutrition can also play a role in disorders […]
Celebrated across the country, Men’s Health Month provides screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health educational activities. This is done every year to help raise awareness for men and their health conditions. With that being said, men have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea, which means it is important to seek treatment immediately–even […]
When you are pregnant, you might feel abnormally tired. That is often because your body is going through normal pregnancy changes. However, if you are tired and pregnant, it might also signal gestational sleep apnea. While researchers continue to look at the connection between sleep apnea complications and pregnancy, it is important to understand what […]
When it comes to your health, if you suffer from sleep apnea, it is important to find the right treatment before further complications begin. With sleep apnea, treatment will depend on what your dentist or sleep physician recommends. Typically, after a diagnosis of sleep apnea you have two main options: oral appliance therapy or continuous […]
With a heart healthy diet and regular exercise you can improve your cardiovascular health. But there is something else that can help: the quality of your sleep. That’s right–getting quality sleep is critical to your heart health and overall well-being. That means, if you ignore your sleep apnea or snoring, it can lead to worsening […]
With the ongoing pandemic, many people have had a hard time getting sleep. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that one-third of U.S. adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep each night. That means adults are getting less than seven hours of sleep per night. […]
Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed, which can lead to further health complications. But it can also have a major financial impact on individuals. In fact, a report by the Rand Corporation estimated that poor sleep costs American companies hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Costs of sleep apnea When people lose out on sleep, […]
As we learn more about connections with sleep apnea and other health conditions, it helps us better understand how to help. Recently, we learned that sleep apnea is common in people with cognitive impairment. That means it affects people with memory and thinking problems. These memory problems impact concentration, decision making and learning new things. […]