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Sleep, Sleep Disturbance and Fertility in Women

Sleep and sleep disturbances are increasingly recognized as determinants of women’s health and well-being, particularly in the context of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause.

Travel Tips for CPAP Users

Travel season is near and we understand how important it is not to miss a single night of your sleep therapy.

Seven Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

Snoring • Frequent breaks or pauses in breathing • You’re tired all the time • You frequently wake with headaches • You have high blood pressure • You are overweight or obese • You are often irritable • Depressed • Experience mood swings.

Age and Sleep Apnea: Does Age Affect the Prevalence of Sleep Apnea?

Previously we discussed how not all patients with sleep apnea fit the typical profile of someone suffering from the sleep disorder. The notion that mostly middle aged, overweight men are the ones likely to develop sleep apnea is a misconception that often leads to misdiagnosis in atypical patients with sleep apnea.

Effects of Exercise Training on Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis

This meta-analysis shows a statistically significant effect of exercise in reducing the severity of
sleep apnea in patients with OSA with minimal changes in body weight. Additionally, the
significant effects of exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness, daytime sleepiness, and sleep
efficiency indicate the potential value of exercise in the management of OSA.

Low Testosterone and Sleep Apnea: Reasons, Risks & Treatment

Recent research into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has uncovered some surprises regarding sleep and the male libido. There exists a relationship between hormones and OSA: men who sleep poorly tend to also have low levels of the testosterone.