Sleep Apnea

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What Keeps You Up At Night? How Sleep Disruptions Impact Your Waking Hours

Jan Ross Piedad

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Ideally, humans spend about a third of their lifespan sleeping. While children need more sleep for growth and development, most adults require 7 to 9…

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San Antonio Engineers Developing Miniaturized Device To Control Sleep Apnea

Wendy Rigby

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Sleep apnea is a common breathing problem plaguing an estimated 22 million Americans. Some of those cases are so severe, patients have to sleep with a…

Cholesterol may play a special role in raising the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with sleep apnea.

Cholesterol Provides A Clue About Heart Risks From Sleep Apnea

Angus Chen

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Breathing interruptions while sleeping can triple the risk for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks. But why? Research suggests apnea may predispose blood vessels to damage.