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. […]
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. […]
I recently read an article from the American Medical Association (AMA) from their What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™ series. Two sleep medicine physicians shared some great information that is important for patients to know about sleep apnea. It is a great go-to article for an overview of a health topic that is near and dear […]
Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling exhausted even if you got a full night’s sleep? Odds are you might have been “asleep” the whole night, but your body was not. Sleep apnea not only causes snoring, but it also affects the quality of sleep you get every night. During an apnea event, […]
By now you’ve already heard sleep apnea is dangerous. And, while you are aware of this dangerous condition, what are you doing to prevent further complications? Whether you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, it is important to not ignore the dangers associated. From high blood pressure to heart disease, sleep apnea can […]
It is clear that if you quit smoking, it will significantly improve your overall health—especially your lungs. But did you also know that by quitting smoking you may also significantly improve your sleep? There are an array of factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major part in that. […]
There are numerous influencers on the development of sleep apnea. While we do not always understand each relationship, one thing is clear–weight loss can help improve symptoms of sleep apnea. It can significantly improve, and potentially eliminate, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms in obese people. Let’s take a closer look at the link between weight […]