You may have already heard that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause the body and mind many problems, including depression, cognitive impairment, lethargy, and even more serious conditions like heart problems and stroke. But a new study in The Annals of the American Thoracic Society has now revealed yet another […]
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Sleep apnea is a global health problem, affecting upwards of 100 million people globally. Here in the United States, an estimated 18 million people suffer from sleep apnea, with a whopping 23 million more who remain undiagnosed. More troubling, sleep apnea appears to be increasing in children and young adults. […]
Sleep apnea affects an estimated 18 million Americans, most of whom are adults. But according to many doctors, those numbers are changing. Doctors are reporting an increase in younger patients -teens and children- with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is considered a sleep disorder, which means it occurs during sleep and […]
We already know that sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder, responsible for the worsening of many conditions including diabetes, depression, heart disease, certain cancers, and more. This sleep disorder is categorized as a condition where the affected person stops and restarts breathing during the night. This causes snoring and […]
If you use traditional continuous positive airway therapy (CPAP) to treat your sleep apnea, you may not have considered what you’d do with your CPAP machine in an emergency situation. With hurricane season in full swing, winter approaching, and wildfires raging in certain areas, there is always the potential for […]
A new study has found that sleep apnea severity may be reduced with a simple exercise regimen. Exercise can also help patients lose weight, another factor in reducing sleep apnea.