HEALTH MATTERS
well, but it's actually the number-one indicator of sleep apnea - for both men and women.
Other symptoms of sleep apnea include constant tiredness, poor concentration, morning headaches, depressed mood, night sweats, weight gain, lack of energy, forgetfulness, sexual dysfunction and frequent nighttime urination, among others.
"The good news is that sleep apnea is treatable and modern CPAP therapy is much more comfortable, quieter and smaller than ever before," said Nunez. "Just by following the treatment for sleep apnea that your doctor recommends, your quality of sleep will dramatically increase, and your risk of other chronic conditions drops."
If you're concerned about your health and quality of sleep, Nunez suggests talking to your doctor about your symptoms. They may even ask you to track your sleep using a digital tool, like an app or one of the fitness wearables with sleep tracking features, or by taking notes in a journal. Additionally, you can visit SleepForBetterTomorrow.com to take a short quiz to see if you're at risk for sleep apnea. The next time you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, or feeling constantly sluggish, don't discount sleep apnea. It is common - and easily treated at home.
suffocating each night while they sleep and have no idea.
Many people don't realize that sleep apnea not only impacts your quality of sleep and prevents you from getting proper rest, but can have additional devastating consequences if it goes undiagnosed and untreated. Untreated sleep apnea can immediately and negatively affect your energy, mood, relationships, ability to work and drive safely, and in the long term, it is linked to other chronic and life-threatening conditions - including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.
The most common sign of sleep apnea is usually observed by your bed partner: snoring.
Many people believe that snoring means someone is in a deep sleep or sleeping
"Other symptoms of sleep apnea include constant tiredness, poor concentration, ...."