Sleep apnea affects millions globally, often lurking undetected until it begins impacting overall health. While high blood ...

“People who experience SRED are at an increased risk of fatigue, depression and weight gain,” Johnston said. They’re also at ...

More than 60 million Americans battle insomnia, and counting sheep, reading dull books or skipping naps isn't helping. Here ...

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And as of December 20, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepetide) has become the first prescription medication FDA-approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea by increasing airflow and ...

Sleep apnea is the most common cause of oxygen desaturation during sleep. ODI is measured by a pulse oximeter, which is a device typically placed on the fingertip that shines a red light on the skin ...

People may need to attend follow-up appointments to ensure the mouth guard fits correctly and effectively treats sleep apnea. CPAP may be more effective at treating moderate to severe sleep apnea ...

Scalloped tongue is also considered a risk factor for OSA because it can indicate your tongue is larger than ideal for the space in your mouth. A too-large tongue can contribute to sleep apnea by ...

including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing five or more times per hour. When breathing stops, it can lower oxygen levels, affecting the ...

I had sleep apnea – and an explanation for years of rough sleeping, headaches and caffeine dependency. For me, treatment has been a game changer. There is an entire suite of lifestyle changes and ...

“If you’re at risk of sleep apnea, tongue space is very important,” adds Dr. Bakhtiari. “Any mouth guard that takes up tongue space can be a problem.” Your bite can be thrown out of alignment. Fitting ...