Weatherford Sleep Blog

Living with sleep apnea is hard—it’s basically impossible to be a good friend, partner, or parent when you feel moments away from dozing off at all times. For many people in this situation, they turn to something that used to be quite common in their childhood—regular napping. While this might seem like a simple hack, it can make life much more complicated. Before you try to catch some extra Z’s, keep reading to see what actually works.

Sleep apnea and anxiety may seem like two completely different issues on the surface. However, there is plenty of research that strongly indicates that the two may be more connected than they initially seem. In fact, one study found that over half of patients with sleep disorders also had some level of anxiety. How are these seemingly separate issues linked? And what can you do about them? Here’s what you need to know in order to improve your overall quality of life.

If you use an oral appliance for sleep apnea, you already know how much it improves your sleep. But did you know that without proper cleaning, your device can start to work against you in some ways? Just like brushing your teeth, cleaning your appliance is critical for your health. Continue reading to learn how to keep your oral appliance fresh, germ-free, and working its best.

Wetting the bed as an adult can be embarrassing, but if it only happens every once in a while, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if it becomes a constant issue, then it could potentially be a side effect of a more serious problem: sleep apnea. Below is a closer look at how bedwetting and sleep apnea can be related, as well as what you can do to address them.

Your brain is the foundation of all you are and all you do. It regulates conscious and unconscious bodily processes, stores memories, allows you to feel emotions, processes sensory information, and so much more. Truly, it is an amazing creation. Sadly, though, it is also a bit delicate. Certain health conditions, including sleep apnea, may adversely affect it. Just what impact might sleep apnea have on your brain? This blog post explains.

Do you struggle paying attention? Do you find that you are increasingly forgetful? Sleep apnea and ADHD have similar symptoms. Because of this, it can be difficult to tell which one is ailing you. Read on to learn more about ADHD and sleep apnea, how they work, their connection, and what you should do if you think you have one or both of them.

In a recent year, nearly 10 million people died of cancer worldwide. In the United States, it is the second-leading cause of death after heart disease. While some instances of cancer are unavoidable, other cases might have been avoided if certain modifiable risk factors had been addressed. One of those risk factors might be sleep apnea, particularly in women. This blog post explores that troubling connection.

There are many reasons why you might prefer an oral appliance over a CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea, such as comfort or the lack of noise. However, when you first get your appliance, you will likely need some time to get used to wearing it. Knowing what to expect can help make the adjustment process go smoother, so here’s a closer look at what might happen at the start of your oral appliance therapy.

You already know about all of the negative effects that smoking can have on your body. However, did you know that smoking can also have an impact on the people around you? Secondhand smoke can have a variety of dangerous side effects – especially for young children. In fact, secondhand smoke can increase children’s risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. This disorder keeps them from getting the quality sleep they need to thrive. Read on to learn more about obstructive sleep apnea and how secondhand smoke plays a role.

Sleep apnea can result in numerous negative effects, like chronic fatigue, mood changes, irritability, and lack of focus. If you find out that you have sleep apnea, you aren’t alone. Sleep apnea affects more than 20 million people in the United States, and celebrities aren’t excluded from this number. Here are some of the popular stars out there who are also suffering from sleep apnea.