Whether you’re the manager of a team or are in charge of the Human Resources department for a company, your focus is on the people within the team and how they impact the business’s success. When interviewing new talent, you often look for red flags that indicate the prospect may not be an ideal fit for your company. But something you don’t uncover during the hiring process is if the individual has a health condition, such as sleep apnea, that may impact their job performance.   Employees suffering from obstructive sleep apnea may demonstrate mood swings, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and...

Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the open road, often maintaining an odd sleep schedule that enables them to efficiently get from Point A to Point B. But if your truck drivers aren’t getting enough quality sleep each night, it leaves them feeling fatigued and unrested throughout the day — making it difficult to concentrate and function properly.  In order to operate a tractor-trailer safely, your truck drivers need to be well rested, which is why it’s imperative that all truck drivers are tested for sleep apnea. While sleep apnea affects approximately 4% of the general population, it...

We all know that eating healthy and getting the proper nutrients allows our bodies to perform optimally. But while a healthy diet allows us to lead healthier lifestyles, maintain focus throughout the day, and stay more active, it also promotes more restful slumber.  Your diet plays a major role in the quality of sleep you get each night, which is why it’s imperative that you follow ApneaMed’s advice to promote sleep hygiene. Follow along to learn more about the relationship between diet and sleep, including foods to avoid and recommended diet changes. Avoid Late-Night Alcohol  After a night out, you...

Sleep disturbances are more than just a nuisance. Poor sleep does more than leaving you feeling tired and unrested as you go about your day — it can drastically impact your overall health. For those with obstructive sleep apnea, you’re likely aware of treatment options such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, tongue-retaining devices, mouth guards, and other dental devices.  But did you know that medical marijuana is being used as an alternative treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea in certain states, such as Minnesota? Does marijuana provide relief for those with sleep apnea? ApneaMed dives into the details...

While snoring may not impact your sleep quality, your snoring may be making it difficult for your partner to sleep through the night. Because there are a number of reasons why you may be snoring, it can be difficult to pinpoint what is causing you to snore. Along with sleeping disorders like sleep apnea, your snoring may be caused by allergies. Although allergies themselves don’t cause snoring, the impact that allergies have on your body can cause or exacerbate snoring symptoms. Today ApneaMed will discuss what makes allergies cause snoring, what you can do to alleviate the symptoms, and when...