Table of Contents The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that helps classify your weight status. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fat. An adult with a BMI of 30 kg/ m2 or higher is considered to be obese. More than onethird of U.S. adults are considered obese. Sleep and …
Table of Contents QUICK FACTS Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes you feel extremely tired, and may cause uncontrollable sleep attacks. The main symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. You may feel tired during the day, even after a full night of sleep. It is hard to prevent this feeling of sleepiness. DIAGNOSIS …
Table of Contents Older adults may become sleepy earlier in the day, wake up earlier, or enjoy less deep sleep. Chronic health problems, medical treatments, mental health conditions, sleep disorders and fragmented sleep routines are common in older adults. Sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and certain circadian rhythm sleepwake disorders occur more frequently as …
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on reddit Reddit Share on vk VK Share on odnoklassniki OK Share on delicious Delicious Share on digg Digg Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on email Email Table of Contents Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of …
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (PAP) THERAPY Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices can reverse or minimize symptoms of sleep apnea by …
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ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Table of Contents An oral appliance (or dental appliance) is ordered by your doctor and ft by a trained dentist. It offers another therapy option for treating obstructive sleep apnea. KEY POINTS Oral appliance therapy is most useful for mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It also is …
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WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA? Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects at least 25 million adults in the U.S. It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep …
HELPFUL TIPS FOR PAP THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA Table of Contents If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea treatment is incredibly important for your ongoing health. When obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues without treatment, sufferers are more likely to experience health complications such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, …
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TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP IN OLDER ADULTS Table of Contents Most people have difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. Overall health, medications, lifestyle choices, sleep habits, stress and certain sleep disorders can affect sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep and affect mental, physical and …
SLEEP AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN WOMEN Table of Contents Gender differences in sleep start at a young age. Girls report longer sleep duration than boys and show a decrease in deep sleep earlier than boys. Changes in female hormones also can affect sleep. These effects can vary during the different stages of the menstrual cycle. …
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