Sleep Better Georgia Dental Sleep Medicine Blog

For many people, falling asleep and staying asleep can be a challenge, especially if they have a condition like sleep apnea. With many websites peddling solutions to help get you the rest you need, one product has been gaining a lot of attention lately: weighted blankets. Said to be useful for patients with sensory issues, anxiety, and even sleep disorders, how exactly do they work, and should you try one to treat your own OSA symptoms? Here’s the lowdown on weighted blankets.

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Each night when you go to sleep, your body doesn’t simply shut down and stay dormant. Instead, your rest occurs in a progression of four important stages that allow your brain and body to recover and grow. When your body fails to get enough of these necessary steps, it can cause a variety of problems during the waking hours. Here are the four sleep stages, why they’re so important, and how having an untreated sleep disorder like sleep apnea can hurt them.

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Being pregnant can cause dramatic changes in the body. For the most part, these are beneficial to your growing baby, but in some cases, they can be very harmful to both mother and child. One such condition is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Whether you already had it before gestation, or you developed it because of your pregnancy, OSA can cause a variety of dangerous complications. Here are just a few reasons why it’s so important to treat it when you’re expecting.

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As a child, napping was the bane of your existence. But now as an adult, the thought of getting to lie down for an hour, even 30 minutes, sounds like a luxury. This is especially true if you’re dealing with sleep apnea that’s making you exhausted. Unfortunately, napping during the day is shown to make sleep apnea symptoms and the associated sleep deprivation worse, and here’s why.

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The human brain is capable of accomplishing great feats of organization and creating transcendent art—but it’s very common for a random thought to just pop up as well. These unwanted thoughts, or intrusive thoughts, can often be negative and distressing, and a recent study from the University of York has revealed that a consistent lack of sleep can lead to more of them.

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Do your loved ones get annoyed with your consistent snoring? Do you find that you wake up drowsier than when you headed to bed? These are common signs of sleep apnea, which is a serious condition. Not only can it affect your rest during the night, but it can also influence your type 2 diabetes. It creates double the trouble when it comes to your health. Continue reading to learn more about why.

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Have you been told that you snore through the night? Do you find that you wake up feeling more drained than when you went to bed? These are common signs of a condition called sleep apnea. It prevents you from getting the rest you deserve while you are counting sheep.

However, many people dismiss these symptoms, or if they are diagnosed, they don’t get the care they need. The truth is that sleep apnea is a serious condition that can spell bad news for things like your heart. Keep reading to learn more about the relationship between these two.

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It’s amazing how the quality of your sleep can affect your health and wellness. Researchers have found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and several harmful health conditions, including gum disease.

If you’re wondering how these two things could be at all related, just keep reading. It will make more and more sense as you scroll!

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Sleep apnea is more common than you might think. In fact, approximately 30 million Americans are suffering from it. However, only 6 million people have received a diagnosis. What many people don’t realize is that sleep apnea can have a significant impact on life expectancy. This condition can have serious effects on your health. Read on to learn more about sleep apnea, how it affects lifespan, and which treatment options are available.

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Sleep apnea is one of those conditions many people have but may not be able to articulate. It’s more than just snoring. In fact, this common sleep disorder can have serious effects on your health, energy, and even your smile. If you’ve ever felt exhausted despite a full night’s sleep, keep reading. These five surprising facts about sleep apnea might open your eyes.

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