The 5 Signs of The Sleeping Giant…Disorder

The 5 Signs of The Sleeping Giant…Disorder

Do you snore? Do you feel excessively tired during the day? If so, you might be suffering from sleep apnea. But what is sleep apnea and why should you be aware of the condition? According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which...
Not Getting Enough Sleep Hurts You

Not Getting Enough Sleep Hurts You

Chances are, you have probably woken up one morning after only five hours of sleep and felt like you could have used another five. Not getting the amount of sleep your body needs can actually have some harmful effects – even if you cannot physically see them. Not...
Stop Snoring!

Stop Snoring!

What if you snore and found out you do not have sleep apnea? What do you do? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that sleep physicians prescribe oral appliances rather than no therapy for adult patients who request treatment for primary snoring when they...
The Link between Blood Pressure and Apnea

The Link between Blood Pressure and Apnea

Often we are affected by disorders that we do not choose to have to live with. It is highly-likely that you are either affected personally with sleep apnea or high blood pressure, or you know someone who is. These can be a deadly combination and can be related in some...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Stroke

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Stroke

The chances are high that you are, or know of someone who is, affected by obstructive sleep apnea. While this may appear as a minor disorder, it can actually be a common cause for major complications. Obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke in men...