Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can result in serious complications. This condition causes the sufferer to repetitively stop and start breathing throughout the night. This condition causes the sufferer to repetitively stop and start breathing throughout the night. This interrupts the sleep schedule, leading to fatigue, headaches, difficulty focusing, and more. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a new study has shown that having sleep apnea can make you age faster than if you don’t have sleep apnea. Continue reading to learn more.

It can be difficult for anyone to get a quality night of sleep. This is made even more challenging for those who suffer from sleep apnea. By establishing a healthy, soothing bedtime routine, many people are able to achieve deeper sleep and wake up feeling well-rested. Part of this routine should include putting away your phone and other screens. Read on to learn more about phone use and how it can impact your sleep.

If you have sleep apnea, you’re more likely to develop a  temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). What’s more is that the opposite is true, too – if you have TMD, your symptoms can contribute to sleep apnea. Considering sleep apnea affects how well you breathe at night while TMD affects your jaw, you’re probably wondering how these two conditions are so closely related! Keep reading, because the connection might surprise you.

Your pet has likely become a beloved pillar in your family. They offer a companionship that helps you out in many ways. Many people consider their furry friends an extension of themselves, so you may do many things with them by your side. You might even sleep with them in your bed or room, but how can this impact your rest? This can be especially curious if you have sleep apnea, so here’s what you need to know.

Living with sleep apnea can feel like a never-ending cycle of interrupted rest, chronic fatigue, and irritability. The frustration it can cause day after day can make you feel as if you’re stuck with this condition forever. Is this true? Will sleep apnea ever go away? Find out why treatment is your best solution for improving your quality of life.

Lack of sleep can cause problems with your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Apart from chronic fatigue that plagues you each day, it can also cause personal relationship problems and a lack of productivity at work. One aspect many seem to forget, though, is how sleep deprivation caused by sleep apnea can lead to intrusive thoughts. Read on to learn more about the link and what can be done to improve your situation.

When you’re a kid, wetting the bed can be embarrassing, but generally not cause for alarm. As an adult, however, while accidents still can happen, when they happen frequently, it could be a sign of a bigger problem. Here’s why if you’ve been wetting the bed as an adult, you may want to be evaluated for sleep apnea and how treating it could help keep you drier at night.

Have you ever felt like the room is whirling around you, even though you are standing perfectly still? This unsettling sensation, known as vertigo, is experienced by up to 40% of adults at some point in their lives. While vertigo can arise due to many different underlying issues, you may be surprised to learn that it is sometimes connected to TMJ disorder, also called TMD. Exploring this connection may help you address both dizziness and jaw discomfort.

Do you suffer from unexplained jaw pain or stiffness? Do you get frequent headaches, neck or back pain, have ringing ears (tinnitus) or hear a popping or clicking sound when you open and close your mouth? You could be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder). Here’s more about this painful condition, and how you can test for it from the comfort of your own home.

If you frequently suffer from migraines, you’re no doubt searching for ways to relieve your discomfort. One important step to take is to identify and address any factors that might be contributing to your pain. In some cases, this could include the presence of a TMJ disorder! Research shows that a dysfunction of your jaw joints can sometimes be linked to chronic migraines; here’s a closer look at what you need to know about this relationship.