Blog
Bothered By Morning Headaches? Sleep Apnea Could Be to Blame
Nobody wants to wake up with a throbbing headache. After all, the way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day — and a painful headache or migraine isn’t exactly going to put you in the right mindset to take on the world.While other causes can contribute to morning headaches, [...]
Read moreWhat Military Personnel Should Know About Sleep Apnea
Getting quality sleep is important in any profession — but in the military, where the ability to think clearly and act decisively can literally have life or death consequences, it is vital. Unfortunately, many military service members suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders that keep them from getting the quality rest they [...]
Read moreKids and Sleep Apnea — What Parents Need to Know
Anyone who has ever lost hours of sleep consoling a crying child knows that when your kids don’t sleep well, everybody is unhappy. However, poor sleep isn’t just something that affects newborns.While sleep apnea is generally thought of as a condition that affects older individuals, children are also susceptible to this sleep disorder. Though it [...]
Read moreCan CPAP Therapy Improve Your Mental Health?
When it comes to side effects of obstructive sleep apnea, most people tend to focus on the purely physical toll this disorder can take. After all, untreated sleep apnea can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.However, a lack of quality sleep can also take a significant toll on your mental [...]
Read moreWhat Commercial Drivers Should Know About Their Sleep Apnea Risk
One of the most notable side effects of obstructive sleep apnea is that it greatly increases daytime drowsiness. When your airways close off during the night, the lack of oxygen forces your body to wake up to restart the breathing process. Most people don’t even realize that they woke up during the night, but they [...]
Read moreFlu Season is Coming — What CPAP Users Should Know
Recent research has confirmed that individuals with sleep apnea are at a higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, showing just how important it is for CPAP users to take precautions during this time.Now, however, the fight against COVID-19 is entering another critical phase: the beginning of flu season. Medical professionals are urging people to [...]
Read more