Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or “mini stroke." In a stroke, blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Oxygen and nutrients can’t ...

Excess weight can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, but gaining weight can also be a symptom of this condition. The two are closely related. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which ...

Sensors (Basel). 2021 Mar;21(5):1784. doi:10.3390/s21051784 Inspire Sleep Apnea Innovation. Frequently asked questions. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. CPAP. de Vries G, Hoekema A, ...

Eating foods high in key nutrients, including iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, and limiting alcohol may help increase your red blood cell count. Red blood cells are the most common cells in ...

Additionally, sleep apnea contributes to chronic low-grade inflammation, which has been identified as a major factor in cognitive decline. Fluctuating oxygen levels and increased stress on blood ...

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and high blood pressure with or without daytime sleepiness, it’s important to talk to your doctor about the possibility of sleep apnea, says Mendez. Women often have insomnia but not snoring ...

A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their condition may lessen their risk of such accidents compared ...