For those who suffer from sleep apnea, it is important to know what to look for and how to prepare. But if you have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea and you suspect you might have this condition, it is also important to know what to keep in mind. Understanding sleep apnea Snoring loudly often […]
Let’s talk about weight loss. The leading cause of sleep apnea is obesity. This means the best line of defense is losing weight! Here are five tips for losing weight to help improve or eliminate your sleep apnea symptoms: Exercise regularly A key part of losing weight is exercising at least three times a week. […]
We know that nutrition and fitness are two of the key pillars to being healthy. But there is one area that often goes ignored or overlooked and that is the importance of sleep. Between about 50 and 70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder. On top of that, many are experiencing […]
For patients with sleep apnea, the most common treatment prescribed by doctors is a CPAP machine. This helps patients with sleep apnea to get a good night’s sleep. However, did you know there is an alternative to these clunky, noisy devices that is growing in popularity? There is! The other option is an oral appliance, […]
Patients with sleep apnea or people who snore will often visit their family physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist for further diagnosis. While that is good to do, you might be skipping a key player in your sleep apnea or snoring care: Your dentist. By visiting your dentist, you can receive important information […]
We understand that it is important to find out if you suffer from sleep apnea. But how do you know when to reach out and ask for more information? While you can ask at any point, we have a solution that might help steer you in the right direction. Below you will find a sleep […]
In addition to sleep apnea treatments it is also important to make lifestyle changes. Through these changes, you can improve your sleep and eliminate your symptoms of sleep apnea—it’s a win/win for your health and your sleep! Here are three lifestyle changes you should start making immediately—don’t wait until the New Year to change your […]
As you might already know, oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a successful alternative to the CPAP machine. Not everyone is a candidate for OAT, but it remains a leading treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. To help you better understand just how beneficial OAT can be, we’ve compiled a couple benefits. Let’s take a […]
When a person suffers from sleep apnea, they stop breathing throughout the night while they sleep. As you know, this can be very dangerous because it can impact a person’s health. In fact, experts now recognize that there is a link between cholesterol and sleep apnea. What is the link? A large study looked at […]
Each year we learn more and more about sleep apnea and how it impacts a person’s health. A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal observed patients with obstructive sleep apnea who used continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices. What they found was that treating sleep apnea can help slow down epigenetic age acceleration. […]