1. Cuanto mayor te haces, menos horas de sueño necesitas. Los expertos en sueño recomiendan entre siete y nueve horas de sueño para el adulto medio. Aunque los patrones de sueño cambian con la edad, la cantidad de sueño que necesitamos no suele hacerlo. Las personas mayores pueden despertarse con más frecuencia por la noche y ... Seguir leyendo "
Picture the typical person with sleep apnea. Odds are, you just thought of a man. But studies show that almost one in two sleep apnea patients is a woman. How likely are women to have this disorder…and how often are they treated?
I talk to many people I encounter in my day-to-day activities about sleep apnea. Recently, I went for my routine eye check and my opthamolgist told me that he can diagnose sleep apnea too! Most often, he has discovered sleep apnea when one of his patients is sedated for surgery, but less often he sees an … Seguir leyendo "
Sleep apnea is most often identified not by the person suffering with the disease or even their doctor. It’s usually a family member who realized there is a problem. The person sleeping does not hear his own snores, but his bed partner or family member in the next room does. Does your dad snore loudly or … Seguir leyendo "
Since 2009, the number of veterans’ claims for sleep apnea has increased by over 150%, USA Today reports. The surge in reports of sleep apnea can be attributed to growing awareness of the condition, according to officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This disorder is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious health concern, which … Seguir leyendo "
Sleep Apnea in Pets You may be surprised to learn that dogs, like humans, can suffer from sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. While snoring is sometimes just innocuous nighttime noise, it can also be a warning sign for an underlying problem. Sleep apnea can be pretty serious for your pooch. The most severe cases can result in death, … Seguir leyendo "
The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 30 million Americans live with diabetes. Even more concerning, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. The condition can be caused by an autoimmune problem, where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check. This … Seguir leyendo "
La Fundación Nacional del Sueño celebra su Semana Anual de Concienciación sobre el Sueño © del 6 al 13 de marzo, para concienciar sobre los beneficios del sueño para la salud y su importancia para la seguridad y la productividad. Hemos recopilado una lista de las diez cosas más importantes que debe saber sobre el sueño. Más información y concienciación sobre el sueño ... Seguir leyendo "
Sleep apnea can be frightening for the people who experience it as well as their partners, who watch as their slumbering companions suddenly stop breathing, choke and wake, sometimes dozens of times an hour. The worry is well-founded, because sleep apnea is more than a disturbance at night. Studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea … Seguir leyendo "
Were you recently diagnosed with sleep apnea or have a family member who just started using a CPAP device? You’re not alone. In addition to an estimated 20 million Americans who have sleep apnea, there are lots of celebrities (both men and women) who have also publicly shared their struggles with the disease. Who do you … Seguir leyendo "
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