Sleep apnea goes beyond being just a disease characterized by snoring. Instead, it poses serious comorbidities such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and several others associated with cardiovascular health…
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While the classic profile of a sleep apnea sufferer is an older adult male who is overweight with other chronic medical conditions, it is possible for a healthy individual to still suffer from sleep apnea. In addition to excessive weight, other risk factors for sleep apnea include…
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There are a number of risk factors for developing Atrial Fibrillation. One less known risk factor is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Recent research reveals the commonalities between these diseases…
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Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the US and is the number one killer globally. Cardiovascular disease is also a comorbidity of obstructive sleep apnea, and the AHA estimates that between 40 and 80 percent of those who suffer from…
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We associate cardiovascular wellbeing with eating a heart-healthy diet and getting regular exercise, but new research shows that a good night’s sleep is also critical to maintaining overall cardiovascular health. Of the 92 million people who suffer from cardiovascular disease, 60% also suffer from sleep apnea.
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