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The Importance of Weight Loss in Treating Sleep Apnea
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 08/28/2015 - 09:00
Approximately 70 percent of people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are overweight or obese. If you are overweight and are experiencing sleep apnea symptoms, losing just 10 percent of your body weight could lead to a significant decline in, and possibly an elimination of, these symptoms. In this blog post, the sleep apnea experts…
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Health
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 07/22/2015 - 09:41
You may have heard that sleep apnea can lead to a higher risk of some health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. Recent studies have even linked sleep apnea to an early decline in cognitive mental health. Below we review some other health risks associated with sleep apnea that may surprise you. Additional…
Study Ties Sleep Apnea to Earlier Mental Decline
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 05/22/2015 - 10:19
You may have heard that sleep apnea leads to an increased risk of certain health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure and diabetes. However, did you know that it can also lead to diminished mental function? In a recent study, researchers found a correlation between sleep apnea and early cognitive mental decline. What…
Children and Snoring
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 05/06/2015 - 16:11
Some if not most children snore on occasion, and about 10 percent or more snore on most nights. Snoring is a noise that occurs during sleep when the child is breathing in and there is some obstruction of air passing through the back of the mouth. The opening and closing of the air passage causes…
Find the Healthiest Sleep Position
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 04/23/2015 - 13:35
Did you know that your sleep position could affect aspects of your health and appearance? Certain common sleep positions are known for causing body aches and pains and contributing to wrinkles and breast sagginess. What’s more — certain sleep positions can make snoring (fromobstructive sleep apnea) worse. Here, Dr. Ivan F. Stein and the New…
Study Suggests Link between Fatty Liver and Sleep Apnea
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 03/31/2015 - 09:11
New research has surfaced showing a possible connection betweenobstructive sleep apnea and fatty liver disease, both of which affect tens of millions of Americans yet often go undiagnosed. Here, the team at New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions explains the findings and what they could mean for your health. What the New Research Revealed Last year,…
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Sleep Cycle
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 02/17/2015 - 11:20
Have you ever wondered what happens after your head hits the pillow every night? Normally, your body enters a specific sleep cycle, which is essential for maintaining a strong memory, restoring physical energy and other physiological functions. You need deep, restorative sleep for your mental and physical health. However, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition…
What’s the Difference Between Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 01/13/2015 - 10:19
Sleep apnea can be a scary condition, given that individuals who suffer from it unconsciously temporarily stop breathing many times throughout the night. In fact, some people with sleep apnea can suffer hundreds of episodes each night. The first step in treating sleep apnea is to understand what it is. This includes recognizing the difference…
Sleep Apnea on the Rise in the U.S.
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/28/2014 - 09:57
It is official: Sleep apnea is on the rise in the United States. According to data published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the approximated prevalence rates of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the U.S. have increased significantly over the past two decades. This is most likely due to the rise in the incidence of…
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Brain Damage?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/28/2014 - 09:46
Many of us are aware that suffering from a continuous lack of oxygen can cause brain damage. Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the sufferer temporarily stops breathing while sleeping, tens to hundreds of times each night, may then wonder whether sleep apnea can cause brain damage. The team at New…