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

2024-09-13T15:04:18-07:00

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 Partner2024-09-13T15:04:18-07:00

Can Air Pollution Worsen Sleep Apnea?

2024-08-21T20:18:17-07:00

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?2024-08-21T20:18:17-07:00

Snoring May Be a Stroke Risk Factor, Study Reveals

2024-08-28T06:30:48-07:00

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 Reveals2024-08-28T06:30:48-07:00

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

2024-08-16T03:25:43-07:00

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 Individuals2024-08-16T03:25:43-07:00

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

2024-08-14T00:14:42-07:00

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 Cases2024-08-14T00:14:42-07:00

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Veterans: What’s the Connection?

2024-08-08T06:47:26-07:00

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Two prevalent conditions among veterans, often overlap and compound each other’s effects. Veterans, due to the intense stress and experiences of combat are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. The connection between OSA and PTSD can lead

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Veterans: What’s the Connection?2024-08-08T06:47:26-07:00

How are Sleep Apnea and Bedwetting Connected?

2024-08-07T06:35:30-07:00

Sleep apnea and bedwetting might seem entirely unrelated. Sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep is often associated with snoring, daytime fatigue and various health risks.  On the other hand, bedwetting or also called nocturnal enuresis is a common childhood

How are Sleep Apnea and Bedwetting Connected?2024-08-07T06:35:30-07:00

Study Shows Link Between Sleep Apnea and Hospitalizations in Seniors

2024-07-16T03:30:14-07:00

As we age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly vital yet more challenging. Seniors often face a range of health issues that can complicate daily life and increase the risk of hospitalizations. And there's a frequently overlooked factor that could greatly contribute to these hospitalizations. It

Study Shows Link Between Sleep Apnea and Hospitalizations in Seniors2024-07-16T03:30:14-07:00