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. […]
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? […]
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 […]