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 […]
Heart Health Risks in Childhood Sleep Apnea: What Do We Know?
Kids get sick. It’s a normal part of growing up and becoming more resilient to day-to-day environmental risks and developing a stronger immune system. It’s scary for parents when it happens, but most of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. However, certain disorders and diseases present with mild symptoms, but can actually be causing […]
Why Separate Beds Sound Dreamy! Sleep Divorce is More Common Than You Think
Picture this, your evening routine begins. You’ve got your earplugs ready and the TV volume on low and you’re mentally preparing for your partner to wake up every hour on the hour due to symptoms like loud snoring, choking or gasping during the night. If this wasn’t hard to imagine and sounds like reality…you may […]
The Important Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes – We’ll Try Not to Sugar Coat it!
What exactly is the connection between sleep apnea and diabetes? Diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have a very negative cumulative effect on your health. Sleep apnea causes your body to wake up repeatedly throughout the night, is often associated with low oxygen levels (hypoxemia), and can even increase the carbon dioxide levels (hypercarbia) […]
Want to Ditch Your CPAP? Switch it up with these 8 alternatives.
So, you’re just not feeling your CPAP Machine? If you agree with this statement, you’re not alone! More than one-third of people try CPAP and don’t stick with it. Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects over 25 million adults in the U.S. where your breathing repeatedly starts and stops throughout the night. The standard […]
