Does sleep apnea cause weight gain? Yes. Sleep apnea affects more than your sleep. It can also sabotage your weight and weight loss efforts. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during the night. The most common type…
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Snoring can be annoying, there’s no doubt. But when your kiddos snore, it’s pretty cute. It’s also pretty problematic when it comes to how their brain develops. The effects of habitual snoring on the brain can also impact your child’s behavior, causing significant problems in school, with peers and with…

Kids outgrow habits and behaviors as part of the development process. Baby talk, thumb sucking, imaginary friends and stuffed animals are things that generally fade into our past as we grow into adolescence and adulthood. And while many of these behaviors do go by the wayside, one frequently sticks around.…

Obstructive sleep apnea, a common type of sleep breathing disorder, is often the cause of ADHD-like behavioral issues in kids. It can often also cause mood disorders, learning problems and difficulty reaching adaptive milestones. But, while OSA is a common culprit, many physicians, therapists and parents often overlook it. Why?…