Is Sleep Apnea Caused by Your Childhood?

Is Sleep Apnea Caused by Your Childhood?

Sleep apnea is most often blamed on lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise or being overweight or obese. But that is not necessarily the case according to a new study published in Respirology. On the contrary, the root cause may be something that happened in your...
This Prevents Sleep Apnea from Killing You

This Prevents Sleep Apnea from Killing You

Sleep apnea has been associated with severe health risks such as hypertension, heart failure, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cognitive decline. But a new study published in the journal Sleep reals an even more terrifying effect of sleep apnea. It accelerates...
Treat Sleep Apnea to Become Smarter

Treat Sleep Apnea to Become Smarter

There are many severe health consequences of sleep apnea, including obesity, stroke, heart attack, and dementia. So, there are many benefits to treating it. A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals one more benefit of treating sleep apnea… it makes you...
Psychological Effects of Sleep Apnea Healed

Psychological Effects of Sleep Apnea Healed

Sleep apnea has long been linked to many life-threatening conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke. But less talked about are the psychological aspects of sleep apnea. It causes stress, anxiety, and even depression. A new study in the...
How Sleep Apnea Alters Your Brain

How Sleep Apnea Alters Your Brain

Sleep apnea has been connected to several serious conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. How exactly does sleep apnea cause these diseases, and what can you do to prevent it? A new study in the journal Neurology reveals exactly how sleep...
Sleep Apnea And Dementia—A Terrifying Connection

Sleep Apnea And Dementia—A Terrifying Connection

Most people who suffer from sleep apnea don’t know they have sleep apnea. They may snore but not realize they’re being suffocated throughout the night. According to a new study in Frontiers in Sleep, another thing they may not realize is that their sleep apnea is...