A Deep Dive into Sleep Apnea
Sleep is an essential part of our lives that helps our body to restore and rejuvenate the organs, their functions, and maintain a pleasant mood throughout the day. Healthy sleep is critical for every human being; however, sleep disorders are extremely common worldwide and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. Sleep apnea is […]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Men: Causes and Treatments
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of men (3-15% of them) worldwide. Men are also 2 to 3 times more likely to have sleep apnea than women in many patient populations. Sleep apnea is characterized by repeated interruptions of breathing during sleep, which can lead to a number of serious health […]
CPAP and Sex – all you need to know!
Ok… we get it. Wearing a CPAP when you’re trying to be intimate with your partner in the bedroom, it doesn’t exactly scream ‘rave cave’… BUT, neither does snoring! Or choking in your sleep. Also, leaving sleep apnea untreated is a risk factor for many more serious health complaints including heart attacks and stroke. However, […]
Arrive Alive! The Dangers of Sleep Apnea For Long Haul Truckers
Operating heavy machinery is a huge liability, but equally, driving some of the largest vehicles on the road can be extremely dangerous. You can be responsible for, if not dictate, the level of safety that everyone else around you has on the road. Combine this with a lack of concentration, mental acuity, or the possibility […]
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous? Understanding the Risks and Consequences of the Disorder
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects millions of Americans and a billion people worldwide. Nevertheless, most people are not aware they suffer from it. It’s characterized by disruptions in breathing while you sleep, leading to a lack of restful sleep and a lot of potential health risks. But what exactly is sleep apnea, […]
Trick or Treated? 6 reasons NOT to be afraid of CPAP this Halloween!
It’s Halloween weekend and there’s a sense of foreboding in the air…. However, there is one thing that shouldn’t give you shivers… using your CPAP machine! Uh oh, I’m afraid I don’t even know what CPAP means? That’s ok, we’re here to explain! Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the leading treatment of sleep […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cholesterol – What’s the Big Deal?
Sleep disorders are known to result in many significant health issues. Sleep deprivation can weaken the body’s immune system, disrupt metabolic function, cause inflammation, and often wreaks havoc with appetite. Not only that, but a lack of oxygen due to sleep related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea can result in heart disease, stroke, hypertension […]
Awake in Arizona?
Theodore Roosevelt once said “In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world”. However, it is hard to enjoy the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon state if you are not getting enough sleep! According to The United Health Foundation 32.7% of people […]
Is There Such a Thing as Effective Telemedicine for Sleep Patients?
Telemedicine has been around longer than many of us realize. It has existed since the 1920s when radio was utilized to dispense medical advice to ships at sea. Technology challenges and other concerns limited its usefulness in the past, but tele-radiology, tele-pathology, and other treatment forms evolved over time and this modality flourishes today. As […]
Celebrities with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is more common than you think. About 30 million people in the US have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed with the condition. Of course, in that list, there are some famous names too. Here are six celebrities that have openly talked about their struggles with sleep apnea. Shaquille O’Neal- Basketball […]
