Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Adults: Warning Signs to Know
Recognize the warning signs of sleep apnea symptoms in adults, from nighttime breathing pauses to daytime fatigue, and learn how to get an accurate diagnosis.
What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive vs Central Explained
What is sleep apnea? Learn how breathing pauses repeatedly during sleep, how obstructive and central sleep apnea differ, and when to seek evaluation.
Why You Should Get a Sleep Study
For most people, a sleep study isn’t at the top of the list of important health procedures to get – but for many, it should be. Sleep apnea is a silent epidemic that affects millions of Americans, and many of those suffering don’t even know they have it. Especially as we age, a sleep studyContinue
Five Stages of the Sleep Cycle
Know More About Your Sleep Patterns Many people feel sleepy and groggy during the daytime hours. If you’ve ever had a hard time staying awake during the day, you understand how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. When we sleep, we typically pass through five phases or stages of sleep. Below isContinue
How Sleep Affects Weight
It is estimated that nearly half of all Americans get just six hours of sleep or less per night. Gaping yawns and blurry eyes are not the only effects of insufficient sleep as not getting enough sleep can also pack on the pounds. Many studies have found that people who routinely get under seven hoursContinue
The Effects of Sleeping on Your Back/Stomach
Many people are surprised to learn that their sleep habits can affect their health and overall well-being. There are three main sleep positions which are side, back and stomach, with each having their own variables. Sleep experts recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably and to increase your odds of sleepingContinue
Sleep Apnea and Your Health: Visit Us Before Cold and Flu Season Begins
We treat sleep apnea at our clinic and can help you to feel more energized, which will improve your quality of life. According to the CDC, 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep condition. You could be one of them if you constantly feel fatigued, regardless of how much sleep youContinue
How Do I Know if I Have Sleep Apnea?
Many people are familiar with sleep apnea, but often think it doesn’t affect them. Since this disorder happens while sleeping, most patients go undiagnosed far longer than they should. There are several signs of the condition which include severe snoring that can sound like you are choking and being extremely fatigued all of the time.Continue
Really? Treating Sleep Apnea Reduces Inflammation
By ANAHAD O’CONNOR Doctors have plenty of good reasons to persuade people with sleep apnea to get it treated. The widespread disorder causes disruptions in breathing at night, which can ruin sleep and raise the likelihood of problems like obesity and fatigue. The standard treatment for the condition, a mask worn at night that deliversContinue