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 […]
When was the last time you woke up well rested? Has it been a while? We understand that snoring can get a little annoying, especially for someone listening to it. However, if the snorer frequently stops breathing for brief moments throughout the night, it might be a sign of sleep apnea. And, as a result, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Stop what you’re doing and put sleep apnea and snoring at the top of your list for seeking treatment. Why? Because untreated sleep apnea can lead to further complications with your health. Let’s take a look at 3 negative effects of untreated sleep apnea on your oral and overall health. High Blood Pressure and Stroke […]
Have you ever experienced a sleepless night? Many people who can’t sleep will wonder if they suffer from some sort of sleeping disorder. Occurring in many people, sleep disorders prevent or limit sleep, which can lead to disruptions in daily behavior patterns while hindering a person’s ability to work. Let’s take a closer look at […]
Sleep apnea can lead to a long list of complications in other conditions (as well as its own condition). To expand on this area of the worsening of conditions, sleep apnea has an inability to regulate blood pressure. Just one bout of sleep apnea can impact your ability to regulate blood pressure—only one instance can […]
Have you ever woken up to your partner snoring? Or maybe your partner woke you up because YOU were snoring. Either way you look at it, snoring can get a little annoying, especially for someone who has to listen to it. However, snoring stops being annoying when the snorer repeatedly stops breathing for brief moments […]