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Did you know that sources estimate that approximately 1 in 5 (or about 20%) of adults suffer from a mild form of obstructive sleep apnea? This disorder occurs when your breathing periodically stops and restarts while you snooze, disrupting your natural circadian rhythms and preventing quality rest and recovery.

However, if you have a child who frequently snores at night or seems moodier than others during the day, you might wonder if kids can have sleep apnea, too. Continue reading to learn more about it!

When it is time to go to bed, do you like to cozy up with your smartphone for a while? Perhaps you enjoy scrolling through social media or chatting with your friends before you drift off to sleep. While this might seem like an innocent habit, it could actually be ruining the quality of your sleep! The consequences can be particularly bad if you have sleep apnea. What is the relationship between sleep quality and smartphones? This blog post provides some need-to-know information.

Celebrities often seem larger than life. Between the red carpets, movie premieres, and packed tour schedules, it’s easy to forget that they face the same health challenges as everyone else. One condition that affects millions of Americans—including some very famous faces—is sleep apnea.

While it might not get as much attention as other health issues, sleep apnea can seriously impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, many celebrities have used their platforms to raise awareness and show that getting help for sleep apnea is nothing to be ashamed of.

Nightmares can leave you feeling shaken and unsettled, making restful sleep seem out of reach. If you find that bad dreams happen more often than you would like, you might wonder if something more than stress or a scary movie is at play. One surprising factor that can influence the frequency and intensity of nightmares is sleep apnea. How are these issues connected? Continue reading this blog post to discover some fascinating information.

If you have sleep apnea, you may always be on the lookout for steps you can take to get more high-quality rest. Some people use sleeping pills to help them fall asleep faster, and they believe that the pills also help with high-quality sleep. But when it comes to sleep apnea, the truth is that sleeping pills are usually more of a foe than a friend. Why is that the case? This blog post explains.

Did you know that polls from August 2025 revealed that 24% of American adults have consumed an alcoholic drink in the last 24 hours. Although it’s natural to want to enjoy a cold beer on a hot day or a glass of wine with dinner, it’s important to understand how it can potentially affect your health.

For instance, did you know that drinking alcohol can worsen sleep apnea symptoms? If you’ve been diagnosed with this condition and are unsure how one impacts the other, continue reading to learn more about it!

Living with sleep apnea can make it challenging to get the deep, restorative rest your body needs. While many people focus on treatments like CPAP therapy or oral appliances, fewer realize that something as simple as bedroom temperature can also influence symptoms. When the environment is too hot or poorly ventilated, your body struggles to regulate itself, which can make breathing disruptions more severe.

Understanding how temperature affects sleep apnea is key to improving your rest and overall health.

For many people, CPAP treatment is their best bet for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While the machine helps during sleep, it can be uncomfortable, leading many to wonder if there’s a way to kick it to the curb. In some cases, yes, though the answer can be a difficult subject. Losing weight can often reduce the need for a CPAP machine or even get rid of it altogether! Continue reading to see a breakdown of the connection between weight, sleep apnea, and your long-term treatment options.

Have you recently started sleeping with a CPAP machine? This device can help address your sleep apnea and let you enjoy more restful nights again – but only if you’re using it as often as you should. Good patient compliance is essential for a successful CPAP treatment. To be compliant, you need to follow the 4-hour rule; below is a closer look at what this means.

Even though the internet has provided more information than ever before, myths and falsehoods continue to cloud understanding for many people. Sleep apnea is an extremely common condition, but not everyone knows the truth about it! Here are some of the most prevalent myths surrounding sleep apnea and the complex truths you need to understand!