Many are familiar with CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea, but fewer realize an oral appliance is an effective alternative. So how do you know if you’re a good candidate?

Several scientific studies have indicated a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. According to Elizabeth Muxfeldt, MD, PhD, cardiologist and professor at the Federal ...

Uncontrolled sleep apnea — a disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time multiple times a night — may harm future brain health, a new study found. It’s estimated 936 ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has indicated that an estimated 26 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea. (Photo: Getty) You could say that it’s difficult to ...

You can live for years with obstructive sleep apnea and never know it. The condition repeatedly narrows your upper airway ...

A new study found people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea could have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers studied medical records for more than 11 million military ...

The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the presence of anxiety was shown to have an inverse relationship with the severity of OSA, whereas symptoms of depression did not exhibit a similar ...

THE DAY. WELL, FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT. PRESIDENT BIDEN REVEALING HE NOW REQUIRES A MEDICAL DEVICE TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP HERE TO TALK ABOUT THAT IS DR. AARTI GROVER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE ...

When the body is deprived of oxygen during breathing interruptions caused by sleep apnea, insulin resistance can increase. This leads to higher blood sugar levels over time. Undiagnosed or untreated ...

It’s no secret that when you’re pregnant, sleep can be more difficult. Early pregnancy insomnia, difficulties getting comfortable, and the frequent late-night pee stops can all make it difficult to ...

A worker tags young cannabis plants at a marijuana farm operated by Greenlight on Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. NINA MOINI: Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people, often without ...