Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Sleep apnea involves the breathing airway collapsing periodically during sleep, resulting in a troubled and less productive rest. Now, a new study of 34,100 people tracked over an 11-year period shows that sleep apnea patients are more likely to develop pneumonia, a serious inflammation of the lungs that can lead to death. The researchers behind […]

Are you among the 45-percent of American adults who suffer from snoring? Or are you the unlucky sleep deprived spouse? Regardless of if you snore occasionally, only when you drink or sleep on your back, or a more serious form of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring can cause a lot of relationship and health issues—including insomnia […]