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Is dog hair dangerous for your CPAP machine?

Is dog hair dangerous for your CPAP machine?

For those with obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are likely a treatment option to maintain open airways during sleep. Many CPAP users wonder if dog hair is dangerous for their machines, as they use air from the room to cycle...
How Does OSA Affect Surgery?

How Does OSA Affect Surgery?

What is Sleep Apnea? First, here’s a recap: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is “when your throat muscles repeatedly relax and block airways during sleep. When the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax, your...
How Could Bone Density Affect Sleep Apnea?

How Could Bone Density Affect Sleep Apnea?

An emerging body of research explores obstructive sleep apnea’s (OSA) effects and its relationship to low bone-mineral density. Here are the current findings and who is most at risk.  Low Bone Density Correlation While the link between obstructive sleep...
Why do we procrastinate at bedtime?

Why do we procrastinate at bedtime?

Have you ever tried to put a toddler or child to bed? Suddenly, it’s the busiest time of day with water needed, stories to tell, and fifteen-minute “goodnights,” not to mention checking for monsters. It’s not just kids! Even with a small body of research surrounding...
Coping With Deep Sleep Issues

Coping With Deep Sleep Issues

You’ve probably heard that most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to function properly. However, the quality of sleep you get is just as important. During the night, our bodies go through different stages of sleep, the most restorative being deep...