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Last August, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement that summarized what’s known about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-disordered breathing concerns in our youngest population:...

There is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds or rooms but, that is not always the case. I know it certainly is...

This past year I got my first new CPAP in over 15 years. How much change can happen in 15 years? I found out that it’s a lot. My new...

Having sleep apnea is bad enough. Just trying to get those 4 hours in that are required can be a daunting task sometimes! Not to mention the entire 7 1/2...

If the CPAP or Bilevel PAP machine you use was recalled this June and you have been waiting in frustration for a replacement, there is some potentially good news on...

Sleep disorders encompass many conditions, including narcolepsy type 1 and type 2 (N1 and N2), idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS)...

In pretty much all of my articles, I encourage those of us who use a CPAP machine to use them on a nightly basis. And in this article, I will...

Editor's note: This article was written by Carin Lefkowitz and originally appeared on our sister site, Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. I’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee...

As a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user, I’m always concerned about my machine’s functionality. It’s an expensive investment in my health. I strive to transport it safely, use its...

One thing people without sleep apnea don’t have to worry about is missing out on certain experiences in life. When sleeping is restricted to a machine and a power source...

Five years ago, I would have told you I'm not a morning person. But that changed when I started CPAP therapy. All of a sudden, I was sleeping better and...

Have you ever been woken up urgently needing to go to the bathroom? Sometimes, just getting cuddled back down into bed, back to sleep, then needing to get up again...

These past few weeks watching the 2020 Olympics have been such an eye-opener for me. The sheer physical strength and determination of the athletes are awe-inspiring for sure. Subsequently, it...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like sleep apnea. Often...

When I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and instructions for what would happen next. Those with...

Years before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant, my blood sugars would go up to around...

Prior to meeting my wife, I had no idea I had sleep apnea. Either people didn’t tell me I was pretending to be a chainsaw in my sleep, or it...

The high point of summer 2021 – both literally and figuratively – was a 2-week trip to Colorado in July. Figuratively, because summer in the Rocky Mountains is tough to...

If you awaken frequently or feel unrested after a night of sleep, you may be experiencing something known as sleep instability. Sleep instability is often caused by frequent arousals during...

Having a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy and treatments, that doesn’t guarantee a good night's...