SEPTEMBER News 2022
September 29, 2022
It’s getting hot in here: How to stay cool With your CPAP mask
WebMD
In warm weather, you may find that your CPAP mask starts feeling uncomfortable. As the temperature rises, so does your chance of not getting a good night’s sleep if your room is too hot. In a WebMD blog post, Brian Lamacraft shares how he stays cool with his CPAP.
September 27, 2022
10 ways sleep deprivation affects your health
Cleveland Clinic
70 million Americans are sleep deprived. But sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Those hours of lost sleep add up to a bigger health deficit than you may realize, according to Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic. Depending on your age, an average person may need up to nine hours of sleep a night, so be sure not to skimp on it and put your health at risk. Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer shares 10 ways sleep deprivation is harmful to your health.
September 13, 2022
When Snoring Becomes a Warning Sign
Katie Couric Media
Have you been awoken in the middle of the night by someone who sounds like they’re sawing down timber in a forest? While snoring often prompts jokes or maybe a sleep divorce, it can also be a sign of a potentially more serious underlying condition. Katie Couric Media breaks down some of the common causes and symptoms, plus why post-menopausal women are more at risk for an underlying sleep disorder.
September 1, 2022
Is sleep apnea brain damage reversible?
Verywell Health
Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of brain damage. Over time, this damage can lead to impairments in cognitive and emotional functioning, leading to problems with mood, memory, and more. Research suggests that untreated OSA can affect the structures in the brain that are associated with memory, mood, executive functioning and attention. It can also reduce the amount of gray matter — the tissue responsible for much of the brain’s ability to process information.