High blood pressure and sleep apnea go hand in hand—they’re a dangerous pair. Research suggests that anywhere from 30-50% of people with high blood pressure have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), too. Sleep apnea has been shown to increase a person’s risk for high blood pressure, while high blood pressure can cause sleep apnea or worsen […]
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 […]
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 […]