Heart Health Risks in Childhood Sleep Apnea: What Do We Know?
It’s scary for a parent if their child gets sick, or feels unwell. However, certain disorders and diseases present with mild symptoms, so are often overlooked, but can actually be causing more serious underlying health concerns. One such disorder is #sleepapnea. Read our blog to learn about the associated heart health risks for children who […]
Sleep apnea and athletic performance
What do Shaquille O’Neal, Warren Sapp, Percy Harvin, and Ryan Jensen have in common? While these athletes didn’t all play the same sport, or at the same time, they all suffer from sleep apnea and they’re not alone. Millions of people from all walks of life, at any age can suffer from sleep apnea. This […]
How Sleep Apnea Can Lead To Heart Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an important factor to focus on in the fight to treat and prevent heart disease, due to the prevalence of secondary health issues which can arise when OSA is left untreated. These include high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia, which we discuss in more detail here. The Role of […]
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: The Dangers of Organ Inflammation Caused by Sleep Apnea
Organ inflammation is one of the many health issues that can arise from untreated sleep apnea. To learn more about how OSA causes organ inflammation, read this blog. Organ inflammation is one of the many health complications that can result from untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). When you think of inflammation, you often associate it […]
Feeling The Pressure? The ‘Heart’ Truth About Sleep Apnea
Our hearts are incredible. They literally keep us alive. They send blood around our body, they provide us with the oxygen and the nutrients we need to stay alive, and they carry away waste in the process. We know this. But, most of us don’t realize just how easy it is to damage this special […]
Sleep Apnea and Performance – How It Can Affect Our Day to Day Lives
First of all, what is sleep apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a disorder marked by pauses in breathing during sleep. This disorder occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat are too relaxed, blocking off the upper airway when you try to take a breath. A patient suffering from sleep apnea can wake […]
Understanding the Link between Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: Implications for Heart Health
Sleep disorders are increasingly recognized as significant health concerns, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Two prevalent sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic insomnia, not only disrupt restful sleep but also pose independent risks for heart disease. In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between these two conditions, shedding light […]
