COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
Tracking Your Sleep With CPAPThis past year I got my first new CPAP in over 15 years. How much change can happen in 15 years? I...reactions3comments
Managing Insomnia With Sleep ApneaHaving sleep apnea is bad enough. Just trying to get those 4 hours in that are required can be a daunting task...reactionscomments
Sleeping Through the MarathonSleep disorders encompass many conditions, including narcolepsy type 1 and type 2 (N1 and N2), idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...reactions1comment
Caffeine: My Favorite NemesisEditor'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...reactionscomments
Missing Out Because of Sleep ApneaOne thing people without sleep apnea don’t have to worry about is missing out on certain experiences in life. When sleeping is...reactions1comment
Morning and Evening Routines for Better Sleep and ProductivityFive years ago, I would have told you I'm not a morning person. But that changed when I started CPAP therapy. All...reactionscomments
How Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent...reactionscomments
How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and the Need to PeeHave you ever been woken up urgently needing to go to the bathroom? Sometimes, just getting cuddled back down into bed, back...reactions2comments
5 Things I Learned From the 2020 OlympicsThese past few weeks watching the 2020 Olympics have been such an eye-opener for me. The sheer physical strength and determination of...reactions1comment
Even Just Losing 10 Percent of Body Weight Can Reduce Sleep Apnea SeverityWhen I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and...reactions2comments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About Sleep Apnea?Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder related to breathing. While the effects on breathing occur during sleep, the effects on...reactionscomments
How I Was Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 DiabetesYears before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Life Before a Sleep Apnea DiagnosisPrior to meeting my wife, I had no idea I had sleep apnea. Either people didn’t tell me I was pretending to...reactionscomments
Naps With Sleep ApneaHaving a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy...reactionscomments
Adventures in a Sleep StudyHow many of us remember thinking everything was OK? That the sleep we got was good enough. Yeah, maybe I was a...reactionscomments
I Took My CPAP on an AdventureNormally sleeping with a CPAP is a private affair. Until I decided to take it on a 6-month long cruise halfway across...reactions2comments