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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BetterNight, a leading provider of comprehensive sleep care through its virtual care platform, announced today $33 million in growth funding led by NewSpring. The financing round includes participation from existing investors HCAP Partners and Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) via its Impact Fund II and other accounts managed by the firm.
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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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While it is commonly associated with nighttime snoring and daytime sleepiness, new research shows that sleep apnea’s effect on cognitive function may actually lead to Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association…
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Hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are serious health conditions that often go untreated and share many common risk factors. Because they often go hand-in-hand, it is important to…
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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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The relationship between excess weight and sleep apnea is both reciprocal and complex. Research from the American Heart Association reveals that…
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As sleep apnea prevalence increases every year, the equipment used to help treat this serious sleep condition has improved, making CPAP therapy more comfortable and leading to greater compliance. CPAP masks come in a wide variety of styles to suit a wide range of sleep styles. By finding the right mask…
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While using CPAP may seem daunting at first, here are some tips to help you avoid the most common CPAP problems and get the most from your treatment…
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According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over 30 million people in the US suffer from sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder caused by temporarily relaxed throat muscles that block the upper airways. This blockage results in breathing that repeatedly starts and stops throughout the night…
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Sleep has gained acceptance as a pillar of good health, on equal footing with a balanced diet and exercise. Because of its elevated status in our overall health, there is more focus on understanding what transpires when…
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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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Sleep medicine finally recognizes the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea. BetterNight’s end-to-end telehealth solution helps diabetes educators and endocrinologists provide best-in-class care to their patients resulting in improved sleep and overall health…
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New research is elevating sleep’s role and importance in overall health, shedding new light on the sleep apnea/exercise connection…
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