We’ve all felt like we aged by a few years after a bad night’s sleep. But suppose you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. According to research, you may be putting your body through accelerated aging.  A study published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests that severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea, especially in patients below the age of 50, can lead to aging. Because of this, the early detection of sleep apnea is imperative to prevent accelerated aging and the problems it brings.  The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Aging A recent study found...

There’s no better feeling than a good night’s sleep — but if you’re suffering from sleep apnea, you know how hard that is to come by. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment option that makes it easier to breathe consistently throughout the night and prevents your airways from closing and becoming blocked.  If you’re still experiencing sleep apnea symptoms, there might be a problem with your CPAP machine. But before you can repair your breathing equipment, you need to know what problem you’re dealing with.  Signs Your CPAP Machine Is Broken Here are some common indicators that...

Those diagnosed with sleep apnea have a much higher risk of developing heart disease. Because of the increased risk, the sleep apnea patient must take action to lead a healthier lifestyle to fight against high blood pressure and heart disease. Engaging in regular physical activity is an easy way to encourage a healthier lifestyle.  But when sleep apnea leaves you feeling tired and unrested after a full night’s sleep, the last thing on your mind is getting physical activity.  A recent study conducted by the Sleep Apnea cardioVascular Endpoints (SAVE) found that treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive...

Not getting enough sleep can affect anyone’s mood, making you irritable, anxious, or even cranky. After enough time goes by, the lack of a good night’s sleep can negatively impact your overall quality of life. But did you know that obstructive sleep apnea can affect more than that? Mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, can be brought on or heightened by sleep apnea. To better understand the link between obstructive sleep apnea and mood disorders, ApneaMed explains what sleep apnea is and uncovers the findings from a recent study by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. What Is Obstructive Sleep...

Did you know that individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea have a much higher risk of developing heart disease? To improve the overall health of sleep apnea patients, researchers have been exploring methods to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease — including CPAP therapy. A recent study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association concluded that treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy reduced the patients’ daytime resting heart rate by about 4.1 fewer beats per minute — helping to promote healthy cardiovascular activity, and as a result, lowering the risk of cardiovascular...