From Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - recent reports confirm that untreated sleep apnea is making Americans sleepy on the road, as well as in the air.
Those undergoing CPAP therapy are well aware of the many challenges it can pose, especially when it comes to getting a good seal between mask and skin. Sometimes the situation calls for improvisation.
It is fundamental to help "wake up America" in reference to the risks of the worldwide epidemic sleep apnea and the treatment of the disorder. Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age and can be extremely severe in some people.
It’s fairly common knowledge that not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to our health.
New information from a Brigham and Women’s Hospital study sheds light on the other side of the coin: getting too much sleep.