Is Sleep Apnea Genetic? What Science Says About Your Risk

2024-11-19T01:13:26-07:00

Sleep apnea affects millions worldwide, disrupting lives and raising health risks. But is it simply a matter of lifestyle, or could it be something deeper? Like your DNA? Studies suggest genetics might play a bigger role than we think.  Research indicates that up to 40%

Is Sleep Apnea Genetic? What Science Says About Your Risk2024-11-19T01:13:26-07:00

Inspire Implant vs. CPAP for Treating Sleep Apnea

2024-11-09T02:13:53-07:00

If you’re one of the millions dealing with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you know that quality sleep often hinges on finding a treatment that works for you.  Two leading choices, CPAP and Inspire® implant, offer very different solutions. One involves a mask and a machine.

Inspire Implant vs. CPAP for Treating Sleep Apnea2024-11-09T02:13:53-07:00

Best Position to Sleep With Apnea: Find Relief While You Rest

2024-11-03T21:35:32-07:00

Finding the best position to sleep with apnea can greatly reduce symptoms. In the U.S., 25 million adults live with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Simple changes, like adjusting your sleep position, can make all the difference. What Is Sleep Apnea and How Does It Affect

Best Position to Sleep With Apnea: Find Relief While You Rest2024-11-03T21:35:32-07:00

How BMI and Sleep Position Affect Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation

2024-09-24T05:58:38-07:00

Recent studies show that body mass index (BMI) and sleeping on your back can influence how well hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) works. Knowing about these factors could help you get more out of your treatment. It may also lead to better sleep quality. Small changes

How BMI and Sleep Position Affect Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation2024-09-24T05:58:38-07:00

How PAP Therapy Can Improve Sleep for Both You and Your Partner

2024-10-13T07:56:39-07:00

About 1 in every 4 couples sleep separately because of sleep issues like snoring. Often, this is due to conditions like sleep apnea. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to more serious health problems, affecting both partners' well-being. Why Does Sleep Apnea Affect Both Partners?

How PAP Therapy Can Improve Sleep for Both You and Your Partner2024-10-13T07:56:39-07:00

Can Air Pollution Worsen Sleep Apnea?

2024-10-13T07:36:40-07:00

Sleep apnea, a serious condition affecting millions, involves repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. Left untreated can lead to severe health issues. But could air pollution, a factor we often can't control, be making it worse? Research suggests a strong link between air pollution and

Can Air Pollution Worsen Sleep Apnea?2024-10-13T07:36:40-07:00

Snoring May Be a Stroke Risk Factor, Study Reveals

2024-10-13T07:35:36-07:00

Snoring is often dismissed as an annoying habit. Something that disrupts sleep but seems harmless enough. However, new research tells us that snoring could be more than just a problem. It may be a warning sign of serious health risks. Recent study shows a strong

Snoring May Be a Stroke Risk Factor, Study Reveals2024-10-13T07:35:36-07:00

Sleep Apnea Treatment Most Effective in Overweight but Non-Obese Individuals

2024-10-13T07:25:06-07:00

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects millions of people, interrupting their breathing during sleep and leading to a host of health issues. And treatments like CPAP therapy are common. But new research has found that certain treatments such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, may

Sleep Apnea Treatment Most Effective in Overweight but Non-Obese Individuals2024-10-13T07:25:06-07:00

Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep Tied to Higher Mortality in Sleep Apnea Cases

2024-10-13T07:24:32-07:00

Getting less than seven hours of sleep each night is often seen as a minor inconvenience, but for those with sleep apnea, it could be much more serious.  Recent research has shown that sleep duration is closely linked to mortality risk in people with Obstructive

Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep Tied to Higher Mortality in Sleep Apnea Cases2024-10-13T07:24:32-07:00