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Is There a Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Obstructive sleep apnea has long been known to negatively impact various aspects of a person’s health. From high blood pressure and a greater risk for developing depression and type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea can affect practically every part of your life.A recent study shows that obstructive sleep apnea does more than affect mood and your [...]
Read more5 Signs You Should Start Using a CPAP Machine
While some people may be reluctant to start using a CPAP machine, it could make all the difference in helping you get a quality night’s sleep.CPAP machines are designed to counteract the effects of sleep apnea, in which your breathing temporarily stops during the night as your airways collapse. When oxygen is cut off, your [...]
Read moreNew Studies Indicate Increased COVID-19 Risk For Sleep Apnea Patients
Even as many states have rolled back stay at home orders and restrictions on businesses, COVID-19 continues to be a nefarious presence during 2020.While the virus can be mild for some, others experience significant respiratory complications.Risk factors such as heart disease and diabetes were already known contributors to more severe cases of COVID-19, including a [...]
Read moreDetecting Sleep Apnea is Easier Than Ever With Home Testing
In the past, patients who thought they might have sleep apnea had to schedule an overnight stay at a sleep lab to confirm their diagnosis. The monitoring equipment that would allow doctors to determine the severity of a person’s sleep apnea was simply not available outside the lab.For many, this presented an additional stumbling block [...]
Read more5 Tips to Reduce Your Stress Levels & Sleep Better
Stress and sleep apnea have a complex relationship. Studies have found that feeling stressed out or anxious can contribute to a wide variety of sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea.At the same time, sleep apnea causes interruptions to sleep that keep you from getting a full night’s rest. This leaves you feeling fatigued and [...]
Read moreHow CPAP Therapy Can Help, Even if You Only Have Mild Sleep Apnea
CPAP therapy is widely regarded to be one of the most effective solutions for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, those who only suffer from mild sleep apnea may sometimes feel like a CPAP machine isn’t really needed for their situation. Sometimes, doctors may agree with this assessment as well. Sure, they may feel tired [...]
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