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Connecting Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure

Connecting Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure

Let’s face it; Snoring can be a little annoying, especially for someone listening to it.  However, if the snorer repeatedly stops breathing for brief moments, it is often a sign of sleep apnea, which can lead to cardiovascular problems. And, as a result, this can potentially be life threatening. Sleep apnea prevents you from getting […]

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The Sleep Apnea – Acid Reflux Connection

The Sleep Apnea – Acid Reflux Connection

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that should not be ignored. In fact, sleep apnea can lead to an array of heath conditions that can take a toll on your life. Another health condition that is connected to sleep apnea is acid reflux. Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your chest that sometimes […]

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Alcohol’s Negative Effect on Sleep Apnea

Alcohol’s Negative Effect on Sleep Apnea

It’s that time of year again—spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! With the warm months ahead of us, now is the time to grill out and have a drink with your friends and family, right? During these warm months, people decide to go to the local bars, sit on […]

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Type 2 Diabetes Directly Affects Sleep Apnea

Type 2 Diabetes Directly Affects Sleep Apnea

If you have type 2 diabetes, you should also be watching out for sleep apnea. In fact, in a 2013 study it stated that people with type 2 diabetes can have a nearly 50-50 chance of being diagnosed with sleep apnea. Since sleep apnea can worsen diabetes symptoms, it is important to seek treatment right […]

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Sleep Apnea and Depression: What’s the Connection?

Sleep Apnea and Depression: What’s the Connection?

Feeling sad every now and then is a fundamental part of the human experience, but persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness and disinterest in things are symptoms of depression. Today, depression affects at least 20 million Americans and it is not something that should be ignored. If you find that you are feeling depressed, take […]

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What are the Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy?

What are the Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy?

When you seek treatment for your sleep apnea, you can reduce your risk for a variety of health conditions, such as: Heart Disease Stroke Diabetes Hypertension Through treatment with oral appliance therapy, you can also experience an improvement in daytime alertness, concentration and emotional stability. With that being said, why wouldn’t you want to get […]

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Improve Your Understanding of Sleep Apnea

Improve Your Understanding of Sleep Apnea

Snoring isn’t anything to worry about, right? Wrong. Frequent, long snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, which is a common and potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep. To protect yourself and improve your health, it is important to understand the difference between snoring and sleep apnea. […]