Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can lead to various health issues, including increased risk of chronic diseases, impaired cognitive function, weakened immune system, and compromised emotional well-being.... Read More
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Sleep Apnea Myths
Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and quitting smoking, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, or surgery in severe cases.... Read More
Sleep Apnea Tools
Positional therapy for sleep apnea involves using devices or techniques that keep you in a specific sleep position to prevent the airway from collapsing, especially for those who only experience sleep apnea when lying on their back. Try sleeping on your side, even though doing so won’t solve the root problem. Also, consider a mattress that elevates your head. Pregnancy pillows sometimes help.... Read More
NASA: How to Nap
Compared to individuals who reported never taking a nap, people who usually nap had a 1.12 times higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure and a 1.24-fold increase in stroke risk;... Read More
3 Reasons to Sleep!
Short sleep (under five hours) increased diabetes risk by 1.5 times. The risk was increased by nearly 1.2 times for those sleeping fewer than six hours.... Read More
Sleep and Stroke Risk
Though sleep needs vary from person to person, most adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one in three adults in the United States doesn’t get enough sleep.... Read More