Inspire Therapy: When CPAP Just Doesn’t Work

Inspire: Who, What, Why & How Inspire Therapy is a new, FDA-approved outpatient surgery intended for those who just can not tolerate CPAP. It serves as an alternative to CPAP masks, working with the natural breathing process to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)....

CTE and Sleep Apnea, Can Head Trauma Cause Sleep Apnea?

Can Head Trauma and/or CTE Cause Sleep Apnea? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition associated with undergoing recurring hits to the head. Often referred to as “punch-drunk syndrome,” CTE most commonly occurs in sport athletes like boxers or...

You Can Die From Snoring! Health Concerns from the Effects of Snoring

Is Snoring Dangerous? Knowing the Snoring Effects on Health The answer is yes! Can you die from snoring? Yes again! Snoring isn’t just annoying and disruptive for your – and your partner’s – sleep cycle, but if you find that while snoring, you stop...

Menopause Sleep Problems – The Connection Between Hormones and Sleep

Menopause, Sleep Disruptions, and Weight Hormones and sleep have a closer connection than many people realize. The connection between hormones and sleep becomes more important to understand, especially as women age. Declining estrogen levels, as women enter menopause,...

Strokes and Sleep Apnea – A Health Risk You Should Know

What is Post Stroke Depression, and How does it Link to Sleep Apnea? People who experience sleep apnea are already at a higher risk for other health issues, including strokes. Recently, research has found a high correlation for those who have experienced a stroke and...

Is Sleep Apnea a Genetic Disorder and Can It Be Hereditary?

Is Sleep Apnea Hereditary? A Look In Sleep Apnea and If You Can Be Born With It. While there are many factors that can contribute to sleep apnea, there is a strong possibility that it can in fact be hereditary. A family history of this serious condition is not...