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 ...

Sleep apnea often goes undetected, but it can have a serious impact on your health. Here are the top symptoms and risk factors to be aware of. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private ...

If you have overweight or obesity, losing 5–10% of your body weight may help reduce or resolve sleep apnea symptoms. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can cause problems with your ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A clinical trial shows that Zepbound and Mounjaro reduced obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in people with obesity. NurPhoto/Getty Images Around 70% of people who have obstructive ...

The weight-loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) now has another major benefit: on Dec. 20, it became the first drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obstructive sleep apnea ...

If a traditional CPAP machine isn't for you, you might consider the Inspire sleep apnea device as an alternative treatment option. Here's what you need to know. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Yet even if you’re a rock star at snoring ...

“Snoring can be normal and not something to worry about,” said sleep specialist Rebecca Robbins, an instructor in the division of sleep medicine for Harvard Medical School. But snoring can also be a ...

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 ...

If someone in your family is diagnosed with a health condition, it’s pretty natural to wonder if you will also develop that condition. So, if you grew up with a parent that has sleep apnea, you may be ...