The world has entered a chaotic state with the novel coronavirus also known as the COVID-19 outbreak. While medical experts and scientists are learning and researching this extremely infectious pathogen, reports show different statistics.
Topics: insomnia, life with sleep apnea, coronavirus
Good quality sleep doesn't have to be a mystery. It comes down to good sleep hygiene and keeping an eye out for medical reasons for sleep issues. But if you're guilty of these innocent habits you could be sabotaging your sleep quality. Here's what to avoid so you can enjoy a restful sleep.
Topics: alaska sleep clinic, life with sleep apnea, sleep habits, sleep hygiene
This blog began with me reading stories from women (many in their 30s and 40s) who suffered from serious heart attacks. As I read through the entire post, I knew it was pertininet to share the findings with Alaska Sleep Clinic's blog readers. We know that younger women can have heart attacks, and it’s acknowledged that doctors are not good at picking up heart attack symptoms in younger women.
Topics: women, life with sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, wellness
Today is World Stroke Day, a time to review lifestyle choices to gauge our personal risk factors for stroke. One of the key assessments we all need to make relates to how well we breathe during sleep. Do we snore or have problems breathing as we sleep?
Untreated sleep apnea and stroke may be associated, but treatment for sleep apnea can help prevent stroke.
Topics: obstructive sleep apnea, life with sleep apnea, stroke risks
