Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea Kill You?

Being diagnosed with any health condition can be a cause for concern, and understandably so. In the case of sleep apnea, patients often worry about the health risks posed by this condition, since it can affect more than just the quality of their sleep. …

Sleep Apnea and Depression

Although sleep apnea is a sleep disorder, this condition can have a negative effect on your overall health, especially if left untreated. Physicians have known for a while that there is a link between apnea and cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure. This sleep disorder is also linked to a higher incidence of diabetes and to premature death….

Fibromyalgia and Sleep Apnea

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder which results in pain across the body. As well as pain, people with this disorder can struggle to sleep and suffer fatigue. The condition can increase the risk of developing a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea could be a contributing factor in making your FMS symptoms worse….

Are Longer, Warmer Days Affecting Your Sleep?

The summer months bring longer, warmer days. We spend more time outdoors socializing, enjoying the warmth of the extended day. Vacations and day-trips are planned, gardens are given a spruce up in anticipation. However, a result of these longer days, which we may not consider, is the impact it can have on our sleep. …

What Is a Travel CPAP Machine?

When traveling away from home you want to keep up with your sleep apnea treatment. If prescribed with CPAP, just a single night without your machine could see a return of your sleep apnea symptoms. This can mean feeling fatigued and irritable while on vacation or on a business trip. However, packing a portable CPAP machine can help you avoid this situation….

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