Many people have sleep apnea yet they don’t know it. They put up with daytime fatigue, can’t concentrate, or even drift off while driving. They never feel rested, despite the number of hours they spend sleeping. They snore so loudly, yet don’t realize it’s a major sign of sleep apnea.

It’s a real risk, having sleep apnea, as the lack of sleep contributes to heart disease and diabetes – and to serious car accidents — yet people often don’t hear much about this condition. …

Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common sleeping disorder that affects countless millions of people across the globe. Among the most common symptoms of OSA is snoring which, in itself, can trigger a morning headache.

This is not a typical side effect of obstructive sleep apnea — but does occur often enough for sleep researchers to conclude that OSA is a contributory factor and this is most prevalent among OSA sufferers who also suffer with migraine….

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are conditions that can reduce the quality of your sleep. The fatigue, irritability and poor concentration resulting from the resulting sleep deprivation have the potential to impact all aspects of your life….

Sleep apnea and tinnitus are rarely discussed within the same article. After all, these two conditions appear to be entirely unrelated to one another at first glance. …

Has your tongue developed unusual features – indentations, ridges? Those are signs of a “scalloped tongue”. And while doctors say this is not anything to worry about on its own, this may indicate an underlying health issue including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …

The thyroid plays a key role in producing hormones that help regulate body functions including heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism. …

Heart palpitations, an unusually fast beating or fluttering of the heart, can be disquieting but happen to everyone occasionally. The usual causes are stress, medications or exercise — but they can also be indicative of an underlying medical condition. …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a relatively common condition and many individuals experience the associated symptoms on a nightly basis. In fact, many moderate cases are left undiagnosed for years at a time until problems begin to develop. …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleeping disorder characterized by periods of interrupted breathing. This can lead to disturbed sleep, incessant snoring, tired throughout the day, with trouble concentrating – and difficulty staying awake. …

Although obstructive sleep apnea and sleep paralysis are different conditions, it is not uncommon to suffer from both at the same time. This is speculation that there may be a link between the two sleep disorders.
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