Sleep Apnea, a Thief That Can Steal Your Heart Health

Oxygen levels drop, stressing the heart and blood vessels.

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People with OSA who suffer from daytime sleepiness have triple the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke over a 12-year period.
Is your snoring legendary? If so, you may suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The hallmark of SDB is snoring punctuated by short periods of silence that are followed by a snort or gasp. Although you may be unaware of this sleep pattern, it will bother others within earshot. It may also affect your heart. SDB […]
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