Research published in the European Respiratory Journal found that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men living with the condition. The study, which consisted of more than 19,000 participants, also suggests that people who have more frequent obstructions to their airway…
Sleep apnea
When you hear the words ‘sleep apnea,’ you probably immediately picture a person wearing a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine. If that makes you cringe, because the thought of using a CPAP machine sounds uncomfortable or scary, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans living with sleep apnea are…
If you have sleep apnea, you know it’s not about how much sleep you get every night — it’s more about the quality of your sleep. It doesn’t matter if you’re in bed for eight to 10 hours a night if you’re only getting two or three hours of truly…
Is there a link between sleep apnea and depression? A new study suggests that sleep apnea may be a reason some treatments for depression and other mood disorders fail. Between 20 and 30 percent of individuals living with depression do not get the help they need from prescribed treatment. And…
How much sleep do you need? Eight hours? Six? Or maybe you’re good with a solid four? Well, it turns out that even though you think you can function on five or fewer hours of sleep, this is just a myth. It’s also dangerous to your health. That’s not the…
We talk a lot about sleep apnea – but for a good reason! The seriousness of sleep apnea is often underrated, especially for children, as many parents think their child will just ‘grow out of it.’ Unfortunately, the reality is that leaving sleep apnea untreated leaves affected children at risk…
The fatigue caused by sleep apnea can make doing a lot of things difficult. Focusing on work, concentrating on tasks and tackling to-do lists can be hard to do – if not downright impossible. But, it can also make doing some things dangerous. One of those things is driving. A…
Some forms of sleep apnea may respond better to treatment with an oral appliance, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Sleep apnea occurs when the flow of air into the lungs is obstructed. This obstruction is typically caused by the soft tissues…
Stay up too late and feel foggy the next day? This situation is not unusual, and many people have experienced the feeling of brain fog, sluggishness or difficulty concentrating after a late night. A joint research study performed by Tel Aviv University, UCLA and the University of Wisconsin has uncovered…
Have you been told that you snore? If your spouse or partner is ready to kick you to the couch because you’re keeping them up all night, you’re not alone. Nearly 90 million Americans snore each night. But, you don’t have to relocate because of snoring. You can treat it…