Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that causes a person to stop breathing multiple times throughout the sleep cycle. During these bouts, the brain is deprived of oxygen. Sleep apnea can cause or worsen other health conditions such as blood pressure and can contribute to the development of other health conditions, like Type II […]

There’s no doubt most of us have been under unimaginable levels of stress lately. But are stress and sleep apnea connected? Can stress aggravate or even cause sleep apnea? The Connection Between Stress and Sleep Apnea The connection between stress and obstructive sleep apnea is indirect, but stress can make your sleep apnea worse. When […]

Do you often wake up after what you thought was a full night’s sleep and get started on your day, only to almost immediately feel exhausted? Is it difficult to concentrate during the day, or does your brain feel “fuzzy”? Do you doze off at your desk? If your days are a blur of tiredness […]

There has been a lot of question about the safety of using CPAP machines if you have the novel coronavirus or are at risk for getting it. As every community finds ways to support their residents through this crisis, we want to make sure you have the most up-to-date information possible about the impact of […]

Sleep apnea is a problem for more than 20 million people in the U.S. This condition, in which a person stops breathing several times throughout the night, can result in chronic fatigue, adult-onset diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? Excessive snoring – the kind that keeps your partner awake at […]

Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing problems when you’re asleep, resulting in frequent sleep interruptions. Over time, this can lead to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and other serious health issues. If you’re a smoker, does this behavior make sleep apnea even worse? Learn more about the effects of smoking on this sleep disorder. […]

Sleep apnea along with high blood pressure can be harmful to your health. It’s important for you to have both conditions treated to help prevent serious complications. What is the Relationship Between Sleep Apnea & Blood Pressure? It is important to get an adequate amount of sleep each night to restore as well as refresh […]

Sleep apnea occurs when you have trouble breathing freely throughout the night while sleeping. This causes you to stop breathing from time to time, which can wake your body up from sleep. Managing your sleep apnea can help prevent further health problems from developing. What Causes Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea can happen when you have […]

Snoring is likely one of the more misunderstood phenomena that occurs during sleep. Scientists and doctors know exactly why it happens, but the grating, sleep-depriving sound of snoring is the subject of several myths among the general population. Snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which your airway gets closed off, […]