When you don’t get proper rest every night, it can hinder your creativity. And when you experience creativity struggles, it can impact your daily life, potentially interrupting your work and other activities planned for the day. Let’s take a look at how you can maximize your creativity by improving your sleep. Why sleep is key […]
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you could have an increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. While more needs to be known about this connection, it is important to take all precautions necessary to ensure that you are protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Why this happens We are not […]
If you suffer from sleep apnea, that means you are not getting a good night’s rest because your breathing is repeatedly interrupted each night. However, you may not realize you have sleep apnea, unless your bed partner notices. But you will often feel the effect it has on your body. For those with sleep apnea, […]
Sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles temporarily relax during sleep, causing partial or complete blockage of the airway. As a result, you might be waking up hundreds of times a night without even realizing it. This interrupted sleep and inadequate nighttime oxygenation can result in daytime sleepiness, headaches, mood swings and high blood pressure. […]
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 […]