Archive for the ‘Sleep Apnea’ Category

Hate your CPAP?

You’re not alone. As many as 55% cannot tolerate their CPAP. So what do they do? Shove it under the bed or stuff it in a closet. In other words, they don’t use it. That is a dangerous health risk. Sleep apnea is suspected as a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes for those [...]

Posted by Erika Mason on August 11th, 2010 under Sleep Apnea Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Poor Academic Performance

If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter, then you know the effects sleep deprivation can have on your daily performance. But what if you devote plenty of time to sleep every night and still wake up feeling groggy, irritable, and you have trouble paying attention? You may have sleep apnea. A common sleep-breathing disorder among adults, [...]

Posted by Erika Mason on July 8th, 2010 under Sleep Apnea Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

What You Need to Know About Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Did you know… An estimated 80 million Americans snore? Snoring may indicate a more serious health condition known as sleep apnea? Approximately 15 million Americans have some degree of sleep apnea? People with sleep apnea are 30% more likely to die prematurely of stroke or heart attack? Snoring may seem like a trifling bother, but [...]

Posted by Erika Mason on March 16th, 2010 under Sleep Apnea Tags: , , , , ,  •  Comments Off