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The 5 Signs of The Sleeping Giant…Disorder
Left undiagnosed and untreated, sleep apnea can have negative consequences on your health. In this article, I will discuss 5 signs that you might have sleep apnea--and what you can do about it...
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Are Naps Beneficial?
Many people, mostly children and the elderly, are caught needing a nap or two throughout their days. Humans are thought to be one of few mammalian species that are monophasic with their sleeping – meaning each day is split into a time for sleep and a separate time for being awake. Are naps somethi...
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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 enough sleep has been linked to a ...
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Sleep Apnea Affects 1 in 5 People – Get Tested!
Sleep apnea has been affecting large numbers of people for a while now. An increase in obesity has helped it grow into a bigger problem, but being overweight is not always a reason it shows up. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to have a single, or multiple pauses [&hell...
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Get Better Sleep to Improve Your Quality of Life – How To
A good night’s rest is vital to maintaining a healthy body and mind, but how can you make sure your sleep is at its best? Your life will improve greatly, in term s of quality, when you get enough sleep. There are different things you can do to help you fall asleep faster, maintain deeper […...
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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 do not have obstructive sleep a...
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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 senses so it is best […]...
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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 and increases the chance of hav...
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