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Snoring: Your Body’s Built-In Alarm
People joke about snoring or ignore it as nothing more than a loud habit. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at a partner’s snores or blamed your own on a long day. But here’s the thing—snoring is not just a noise. It’s your body sending a signal that something’s wrong. Sometimes, it is more than just a signal; it is a warning sign that your airway is struggling and your breathing at night isn’t as smooth
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women
One of the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is being a man. However, that does not mean that women are not impacted with this disease or its consequences. It is important for women’s overall health to know the symptoms of OSA and treat it if it is present. Prevalence of OSA in Women Prevalence of OSA is lower in women than in men, this is especially true earlier in life. However, in post-menopausal
Bedtime Reads: Sleep Wise
Sleep Wise: How to Feel Better, Work Smarter, and Build Resilience by Daniel Jin Blum, PhD The Center for Disease Control considers insufficient sleep a national public health epidemic— nearly 30% of adults and two thirds of all high school students report they regularly get insufficient sleep. Time, effort, and intention are required to keep our sleep healthy. In Sleep Wise, Dr. Daniel Blum discusses the everyday activities and habits that play a major role in shaping
GLP-1 Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects almost 1 billion people worldwide. OSA is a disease where the airway repetitively narrows or closes off during sleep, interrupting your breathing. This often causes arousals from sleep, which may result in daytime sleepiness, fatigue, or other related health problems. The good news is that researchers are looking at ways to improve and hopefully cure OSA. Traditionally, OSA treatments have included continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), specialized dental sleep devices,
Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP)
Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP) was formed in 2014, when a group of sleep apnea patients gathered to create a patient community forum. They served on special committees, participated in grant opportunities, and wrote educational blogs focused on sleep apnea. In 2018, several members of this forum established ASAP, a national nonprofit advocacy organization. This organization is dedicated to serving those living with sleep-disordered breathing, or who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep Stewardship
The Buzzword is Sleep Stewardship Sleep is a basic biological need for every human, yet many people struggle to find the time and resources for restorative sleep. This is where sleep stewardship can help. Sleep stewardship is the concerted or conscious effort to ensure relaxed and restorative sleep by optimizing all aspects of sleep. This includes pre-sleep, intra-sleep, and post sleep environments and ambience. It also includes the opportunity to have sufficient sleep. Sleep stewardship
Pregnancy and Sleep: Why it Changes and What You Can Do
Pregnancy is a special time, full of excitement and change. But one of the biggest changes women notice is how they sleep. Even if you’re someone who usually sleeps well, pregnancy can make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested in the morning. Why does this happen? The short answer is that a lot is going on in your body and mind. Sleep is affected by physical, hormonal, and emotional changes and
Exploring the Nexus
Sleep disorders, circadian dysregulation, and Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s affects 55 million people worldwide, and projections put that number over 135 million by 2050. If you have known someone with Alzheimer’s disease, and most of us have, you can attest to the heartache and physical toll that accompanies it. Alzheimer’s progresses from trouble recalling recent events or conversations to the inability to physically care for oneself. Sleep problems affect not only the patient, but also the
Bruxism Support Network
Bruxism is the subconscious act of grinding or clenching teeth that can occur while awake or asleep. Patients may not even realize they are doing it. It is classified as a sleep-related movement disorder. Over time bruxism can cause headaches, facial or jaw pain, tooth erosion, and sleep issues. Bruxism Support Network is a website committed to people with bruxism. Operating under the belief that through sharing a common experience, a community can nurture and
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