Posts in Sleep Health
Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain

A growing body of research is finding a link between sleep disorders and weight gain. And it can be a vicious cycle. Insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain, which can lead to sleep apnea, which produces more sleep deprivation and more packing on of the pounds.

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Excessive Sleepiness and Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Excessive daytime sleepiness can be a result of interrupted sleep each night. Sleep apnea refers to a breathing pause that lasts at least ten seconds. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open, despite efforts to breathe.

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