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There has been a growing interest in the field of sleep apnea depression. Several studies have shown a link between depression and sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Research indicates people with insomnia are at ten times greater risk of becoming depressed that those with more normal sleep patterns. However, the causal relationship between sleep apnea [...]

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Mixed sleep apnea, also called complex sleep apnea is a mixture of central sleep apnea (CSA) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Typically, it is characterized by symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea that may then lead to the appearance of central sleep apnea symptoms. However, it not unusual to have central sleep apnea be the main [...]

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Home sleep testing is rapidly growing in popularity for those suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Traditionally, medical and sleep professionals have relied on the polysomnography (PSG) or sleep study conducted within a sleep apnea clinic to generate a definitive diagnosis of sleep apnea. While the PSG test is still the gold standard for [...]

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Are you always tired even after you’ve had a full night’s sleep? For most of us, an average of eight hours of sleep per night is needed for our body to rest and regenerate. Sleeping is the opportunity for our body to relax and restore the energy and vitality we lost during our waking hours. [...]

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SLEEP APNEA HEADACHE  One of the more common side effects of sleep apnea is awakening with a sleep apnea headache. Have you been experiencing headaches upon waking up in the morning? Do they last for just a few hours? Do you wake up with  headache pain that seems to focus bi-frontally above the eyebrows and [...]

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What is a  Sleep Apnea Chin Strap and how does it work? When diagnosed with a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, many treatment options such as exercise, surgery and sleep apnea devices are considered by doctors, depending on the severity of the problem. Another approach and option considered by physicians is CPAP also known as continuous [...]

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Adjustable beds and snoring: How Are They Connected? Adjustable beds and snoring are connected. Snoring can be caused by factors that trigger the throat muscles to relax such as alcohol and some drugs. It can also be caused by blocked nasal passages. Several factors can contribute to blocked airways. Fatty tissue that is around the [...]

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A sleep apnea pillow is used for those with mild or moderate types of sleep apnea. Using a sleep apnea pillow is a type of positional therapy used when treating patients with sleeping disorders who did not respond well to other sleep apnea treatment. Positional therapy is frequently used for mild to moderate obstructive sleep [...]

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A snoring mouthpiece is an oral dental appliance that is worn while sleeping that can be an effective snoring remedy. It works by re-positioning the jaw, tongue, soft palate and uvula to enhance air movement into the lungs. A tongue-retaining device and a jaw retainer are the two types of sleep apnea devices available in [...]

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Now that medical professionals know the serious medical consequences of sleep apnea, researchers are investigating whether sleep apnea exercises can help. Many studies have proven that general exercising is not just good for your overall health but can also lower your risk of illness. Some of these conditions include diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity and [...]

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