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Sleep Apnea: Types, Signs and Treatments
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Sleep Apnea: Types, Signs and Treatments

Currently affecting around 22 million Americans, sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States. People who suffer with the condition experience short periods where they stop breathing while asleep, which may go unnoticed. The lack of oxygen caused by these pauses in breathing can have serious health implications. For […]

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Everything You Need to Know About CPAP and BiPAP Machines
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

Everything You Need to Know About CPAP and BiPAP Machines

If you’re suffering from sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend treatment in the form of positive airway pressure (PAP) to help you. There are options, including CPAP and BiPAP machines. But what do they do, and what are the key differences between them? Let’s find out!

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Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment

If you’re tired of waking up tired even when you think you’ve had a full night’s sleep, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, which is a common problem in the U.S. In fact, the Alaska Sleep Education Center says that sleep apnea affects roughly 20-million Americans. Since it’s so common, let’s take a look at the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.

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6 Snoring Facts that May Keep you Awake at Night
By Jeff Hayward Men's Health News

6 Snoring Facts that May Keep you Awake at Night

Snoring is something many of us live with, whether we’re the one snoring or we’re trying to cover our ears listening to someone else. However, it’s more than just the sawing noise that comes with it that’s not welcomed. Snoring can point to a health problem or lifestyle factors that may need tweaking. While many […]

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Study Draws Links Between Sleep Apnea, Depression
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Study Draws Links Between Sleep Apnea, Depression

In the past scientists have drawn links between sleep apnea and increased blood pressure and higher risk of stroke. Now, a new study shows the condition can have a significant impact on one’s mental health. Sleep apnea affects approximately 18 million people in the United States. It’s caused by a blockage in the airway that […]

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The Top 8 Health Issues Associated with Snoring
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

The Top 8 Health Issues Associated with Snoring

You might not consider a wee bit of snoring that detrimental to your health—even though a night of heavy snores may leave you feeling fatigued the next morning or, if you asked your spouse, he or she might attest to the fact that it’s pretty darn annoying. However, despite the more embarrassing affects of snoring, […]

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