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Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can have a significant impact on your quality of life. This condition occurs when the upper airway gets partially or completely blocked. This results in a temporary pause in breathing, which eventually leads to a sleep disruption as the brain forces the body to wake up [...]

When most people think of sleep problems and driving, they think of drowsy driving — such as when you’ve been on the road for too many hours or are driving too late at night. In such circumstances, your mind and body become fatigued, making you far more likely to fall asleep at the wheel or [...]

While your CPAP machine plays a vital role in helping you mitigate the effects of sleep apnea, there is more to effective treatment than the device itself. Mask systems, tubing, filters, and other accessories also play a role in ensuring that you can sleep soundly through the night.Like any other medical equipment, however, your CPAP supplies [...]

While many people understand the importance of a consistent, sleep-promoting nighttime routine, they may not realize that what they do in the morning could just as easily sabotage their efforts to get a good night’s rest.The morning sets the tone for your entire day, for better or for worse. By following some key health practices [...]

Just about everyone has heard the adage that adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. At some level, we have come to accept the idea that if our total nightly sleep falls in that range, we should feel rested and refreshed in the morning.Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily the case — particularly [...]

When it comes to managing obstructive sleep apnea, individuals dealing with this sleep disorder are often instructed to make changes to their diet. This is in part because certain substances, such as alcohol and caffeinated beverages, can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep, while also affecting your nighttime breathing.In addition, because of [...]