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Have you been exercising and eating more nutritious meals, this year, in an effort to maintain your health, or even to improve how you feel? If so, it is important to remember that few elements have a more comprehensive impact on your overall well-being than how much sleep you are getting, and how good or…

When you were first diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, did your doctor recommend a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine? Many patients are told that CPAP machines are the best ways to address their sleeping disorder. Unfortunately, some find that the treatment, itself, is just as troublesome as the OSA. CPAP machines can be loud,…

Does it feel like ages since you last got a good night’s sleep? Is that not because of your own trouble sleeping; is it because of a loved one’s loud snoring? In many cases, loud snoring is just one symptom of an underlying health condition, one that can be life-threatening if not treated. Obstructive sleep…

Over time, a lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep can take a serious toll on your health. From irritability and problems concentrating during the day, to depression and even an increased risk of heart disease, the potential side effects of poor sleep can be far-reaching and frightening. That’s not to mention the toll…

Have your coworkers started to comment or even tease you about your incessant yawning from behind your desk? Did your spouse recently inform you that you have been snoring extra loudly lately? Worse, did a loved one tell you that you have seemed irritable or even depressed? To many people, these questions would seem unrelated.…

Have you been waking up lately with headaches? Do you find yourself feeling excessively tired or drowsy at work? Are your kids or significant other concerned, because you seem irritable lately, or even depressed? No matter how much water you drink, do you still feel thirsty? Have you gained weight, despite a consistently healthy diet…

Do you ever wake yourself up snoring? Do you feel more tired in the morning than when you went to bed? Do you become excessively sleepy while at work or driving? According to estimates, about 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. You may be one of them, and recognizing the symptoms can lead…

Snoring can be incredibly annoying to both you and your loved ones. Sadly, it is often a symptom of an underlying condition that is even more troubling than the sometimes obnoxious and often embarrassing sounds that snoring can create. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious health condition, one that can negatively impact a variety of…

Many people think of snoring, when they hear the term “sleep apnea,” and it is true that sleep apnea can cause loud snoring. Sadly is also a condition that can have a number of other unfortunate repercussions if left untreated. From high blood pressure to depression, the effects of sleeping disorders can be both quick…

Have you postponed treatment for your sleep apnea, because even though you have been diagnosed with the condition you don’t really think it’s that big of a deal? Many patients whose family members urge them to seek treatment, don’t consider the actual side effects that can be caused by sleep apnea. From increased risk of…