As a leader in sleep therapy, BetterNight encounters many patients whose COPD is complicated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. When these two conditions overlap…
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Each November, National Diabetes Month highlights the importance of understanding diabetes and the ways in which lifestyle choices, including sleep, impact management. Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting how the body processes blood sugar, has far-reaching effects on…
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With the prevalence of chronic health issues among drivers and the critical need for quality sleep, telemedicine offers a convenient, fast, and affordable approach to diagnosis and treatment while on the road.
Read MoreSleep 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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Over 100 million Americans have tested positive for covid-19. An estimated 10% of those infected suffer from long COVID, the overarching term used to describe specific COVID symptoms that extend weeks, months, or even years post-initial infection. New research from the National Institute of Health’s RECOVER (Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery) initiative has revealed…
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Did you know that the Circadian rhythm controls many of your vital human functions, not just sleep? Circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that guides many of the body’s most important functions. It works in tandem with your biological clock, which regulates the circadian rhythm and takes its cues from the environment and personal changes, such as…
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy stands as the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, a significant number of patients struggle to tolerate CPAP, often citing nasal congestion as a major hindrance to adherence. In an effort to address this issue, researchers conducted a study to investigate the potential benefits of Acoustic Resonance Therapy (ART) for patients facing challenges with CPAP adherence and experiencing nasal symptoms. The Study…
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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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CPAP/APAP therapy remains the gold standard for treating OSA. Unfortunately, many patients struggle with long term CPAP/APAP adherence. Patients frequently have only 90 days to meet Medicare criteria for adherence to assure coverage of their CPAP/APAP therapy. Lack of adherence often leads to…
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Sleep apnea, a prevalent condition affecting millions globally, has been linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment shows promise in stabilizing…
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep health issue affecting over 30 million adults in the US. It shares common symptoms with anxiety disorders which affect over 40 million adults. While sleep apnea and anxiety often occur concurrently, stress may be the common…
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Sleep apnea is an increasingly common sleep health disorder affecting over 30 million people in the U.S. alone. It is characterized by repeated breathing disruptions throughout the night, resulting in symptoms such as morning headaches, daytime fatigue, lack of focus, and irritability…
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New research reveals surprising overlapping symptoms and links between depression and sleep apnea and emphasizes a focus on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for improved physical and mental well-being.
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Atrial Fibrillation shares a bidirectional relationship with sleep apnea, a serious sleep health disorder defined by breathing interruptions that repeatedly occur during sleep. The correlation between these two closely linked health conditions is best understood by learning about the body's physiological response to both.
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Researchers have been studying how alcohol affects sleep for nearly a century. Because alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, its sedative effect can help you relax and fall asleep faster. But once alcohol metabolizes…
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Morning headaches are very common and can be attributed to a wide variety of causes, including teeth grinding during sleep, medication side effects, or food sensitivities. For the over 30 million people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea in the US, morning headaches are…
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The two most common types of sleep apnea are obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA). While both types share common signs and symptoms…
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Understanding what occurs in the body during an apnea event further reveals the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing and metabolism. The body goes through a variety of changes when it is deprived of sleep. For example, when the…
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