When you get a bad night’s sleep, you likely feel unrested and unmotivated the next day. If this becomes a daily occurrence, you’ll feel fatigued. Can poor sleep quality impact your health? Although there isn’t conclusive evidence, research indicates that untreated sleep apnea can shorten your lifespan by several years. Follow ApneaMed explores how untreated sleep apnea can wreak havoc on your health and shorten your life expectancy. What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder caused by collapsing soft tissue in the individual’s throat. When the soft tissue collapses, it causes a blockage in their airway...

If you’re constantly feeling tired and unrested, you may be wondering if you are suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals in the United States — frequently going undiagnosed and untreated. Without treatment, sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and more, so it’s essential to get treatment. Although some adjustments to your lifestyle may improve your sleep apnea symptoms, it is recommended that people with sleep apnea get proper treatment. If you can purchase a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine without undergoing a...

We all know how important it is to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Without it, you may experience mood swings or feel fatigued throughout the day. But did you know that oversleeping can also harm your overall health? Oversleeping for more than nine hours a night may be caused by a health problem, such as a sleep disorder, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, migraines, depression, or other health issues. Do you think you might be sleeping more than you should? Are you tired from a long week at work, or is there a more significant health problem?...

There’s nothing worse than poor quality sleep. It leaves you tired, lethargic, moody, and sometimes you may even feel under the weather. But how do you know if a health problem or environmental factors cause your poor quality sleep? If you are constantly feeling unrest, even after a full night’s sleep, it may signify something larger than obstructive sleep apnea. Because sleep apnea often goes unnoticed by the individual, it’s important to be aware of the common warning signs so you can pinpoint if you or a loved one is suffering from the sleep disorder. Getting the necessary treatment will...

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes an individual to experience numerous breathing disruptions throughout the night while they sleep. These cessations in breathing occur when the soft tissues in the individual’s throat collapse and block their airway. As a result, the individual often snores, chokes, or gasps for air in an attempt to reopen the airway and breathe normally. The cessation of breathing can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.  In most instances, the individual is unaware of their sleep apnea and doesn’t recall choking throughout the night. A family member or partner often...