9 stories tagged #Sleep Apnea

  1. Sleep Apnea Hypoxia May Blunt Emotion Recognition Speed
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    Sleep Apnea Hypoxia May Blunt Emotion Recognition Speed

    New study links oxygen drops from sleep apnea to slower emotion recognition, highlighting brain vulnerability beyond breathing.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. GLP-1 Drug Weight Loss Linked to Lower Disease Risk
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    GLP-1 Drug Weight Loss Linked to Lower Disease Risk

    New study finds significant weight loss from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduces risk of obesity-related conditions including sleep apnea and kidney disease.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. 5 Surprising Triggers of High Blood Pressure
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    5 Surprising Triggers of High Blood Pressure

    Discover unexpected factors like dehydration, sleep apnea, and loneliness that can spike blood pressure, a 'silent killer' affecting half of U.S. adults.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Sleep Apnea Linked to Deceptive Muscle Changes, Study Reveals
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    Sleep Apnea Linked to Deceptive Muscle Changes, Study Reveals

    Research shows sleep apnea patients may have more muscle mass, but it's often less dense and weaker, signaling broader metabolic issues.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Silent Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Health Risk You Can't Hear
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    Silent Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Health Risk You Can't Hear

    Discover 'silent sleep apnea,' a dangerous condition that mimics regular sleep apnea symptoms but without snoring. Learn the risks, detection, and treatment options.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Type D Personality Linked to Poor Sleep Apnea Therapy Adherence
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    Type D Personality Linked to Poor Sleep Apnea Therapy Adherence

    New study reveals patients with Type D personality use CPAP devices less and report more side-effects, undermining treatment efficacy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Sleep Apnea Common in Never-Smoking Lung Cancer Patients
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    Sleep Apnea Common in Never-Smoking Lung Cancer Patients

    Study finds obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly half of never-smokers with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Repurposed Epilepsy Drug Shows Major Promise for Sleep Apnea Treatment
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    Repurposed Epilepsy Drug Shows Major Promise for Sleep Apnea Treatment

    A clinical trial reveals a repurposed epilepsy drug significantly reduces breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, offering a potential new pharmacological treatment.

    2mo ago 1 min read