How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Your Body?
While there are a number of sleep disorders, sleep apnea may be the most dangerous. In addition to causing you to snore loudly and feel tired all day, untreated sleep apnea can harm many areas of the body. Types of Sleep Apnea There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive and central. Obstructive sleep apnea…
Tips to Sleep Better
Getting enough sleep is crucial to living a healthy life. But for many of us, this is easier said than done. Below are some unusual tips that can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Why Is Sleep Important? Poor sleep can contribute to weight loss, high blood pressure and a decrease in…
Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep plays an important role in your general health. Understanding why sleep is important will help motivate you to make the changes you need in order to reach this goal. Benefit of Good Sleep The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults ages 18 to 60 get seven or more hours of sleep…
Will Deep Sleep Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
About 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. The older you are, the more prevalent the disease becomes; about one in 10 people in Texas age 65 and older have dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but new research shows that deep…
