Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know
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Positional sleep apnea occurs when a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, primarily when they are lying on their back. This condition is a common subtype of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that is closely related to body positioning. Additionally, one can significantly affect it by changing the lying positions or postures. Moreover, repeated […]
Can lack of sleep cause nausea: What’s the Connection?
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Lack of sleep can interfere with your body in ways you never imagined. It can lower your energy levels, give you a terrible headache, and disrupt your entire day’s schedule. So, can lack of sleep cause nausea? Surprisingly, yes, it can! Introduction Being a biological need of the human body, the sleeping routine can either […]
Headaches from Lack of Sleep: Causes and Solutions
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Lack of sleep can result in consistent headaches, impacting overall well-being and quality of life. Headaches from lack of sleep are a common issue, impacting millions of individuals globally. These headaches can span from mild or endurable discomfort to debilitating or excruciating pain. Moreover, sleep deprivation disrupts the body’s natural cycle and rhythms, leading to […]
Snoring with CPAP: How Effective is CPAP in Reducing Snoring?
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Reducing snoring with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy has shown significant effectiveness in managing sleep-related breathing disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this blog, we will discuss how snoring with CPAP can be managed. Does CPAP Stop Snoring? CPAP therapy involves a machine that delivers a continuous flow of air through a mask […]
Terminal Insomnia: How to Identify and Manage It
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects people of all ages, not just older adults or those who are stressed or depressed. Anyone can experience insomnia at some point in their life. Common signs include trouble sleeping and feeling very tired during the day. Insomnia can manifest in various ways, such as difficulty […]
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Dry Eyes? Exploring the Connection
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, causing frequent awakenings throughout the night. This can lead to significant health issues, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Surprisingly, sleep apnea can also contribute to eye problems, an often-overlooked aspect of the disorder. Many individuals may be unaware they […]
Is Snoring Genetic? Insights into Hereditary Snoring
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Snoring is a common phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide, often leading to interrupted sleep and strained relationships. While lifestyle factors such as obesity, alcohol consumption, and sleep position are key contributors to snoring, many questions is snoring genetic? Recent studies suggest that hereditary factors might significantly influence the likelihood of snoring. Moreover, […]
Shoulder Pain After Sleeping: Causes and Solutions
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Introduction The majority of people prefer to sleep on their sides. However, they experience shoulder pain after sleeping on their sides. Sleeping on your side indeed leads to shoulder pain. As a sleep cycle is around 8 hours, many sleep positions strain your shoulders. This blog will guide you on how to avoid shoulder pain […]
Overview of Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, an Exceptionally Rare Disorder
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Sporadic fatal insomnia (SFI) is a terrifying reality for a minute portion of the population. This incredibly rare, degenerative prion disease affects cognitive functions and causes sleep problems. Prions are a unique type of infectious agent unlike any other. They are misfolded proteins that can transmit their abnormal shape to healthy prions in the brain. […]
The Connection Between PTSD and Sleep Apnea
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing traumatic events such as war, abuse, criminal assault, terrorism, natural disasters, or accidents. The National Center for PTSD estimates that 7 to 8 percent of people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, memory […]