To cure sleep apnea don’t lose (this) weight

To cure sleep apnea don’t lose (this) weight

Obesity is commonly believed to be one of the strongest predictors of sleep apnea. And losing weight is therefore the answer, right? Not necessarily says a new study published in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity. There are many ways to define the categories of...
Sleep Apnea Causes Differ Between Age Groups

Sleep Apnea Causes Differ Between Age Groups

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is most often blamed on being overweight and obese. But according to a new study in the journal Healthcare, it’s a little more complicated than that. Because different age groups have different underlying causes of their OSA. Utilizing...
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...
Heal Acid Reflux In Your Sleep

Heal Acid Reflux In Your Sleep

You’re probably not aware of it, but if you suffer from acid reflux, you probably also have sleep apnea. According to a new study in ERJ Open Research, by addressing your sleep apnea in the right way, you can also eliminate your acid reflux. Fortunately, this is not...
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...