People who live with obesity are more likely to deal with obstructive sleep apnea than those who are at a healthier weight. The main explanation behind this is that body weight can push down on the airway and create momentary blockages during sleep. However, the...
Most people know that it is not a good idea to get behind the wheel of a car after having a lot of alcohol — they would take a bus, call a taxi or find another mode of transportation to get back home. While it’s...
It’s hard to get ready for bed when a burning sensation is shooting beneath your breastbone and you are overcome with nausea. When you try to ignore it and lie flat on your pillow, you realize that the sensation only grows stronger. If this happens...
Summer is the season where Canadians pack up their cars, stock up on bug spray and head to a campsite to get some fresh air and commune with nature. If you are worried that your sleep apnea will get in the way of your outdoor...
There are a number of things that you can do to treat the symptoms of your sleep apnea — you can exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking and try CPAP therapy services. If you really want to improve the side-effects of your disorder, one significant...