Jan 17, 2017 6:00:00 AM
If you suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), you’re not alone. OSA is the most common type of sleep apnea, affecting 4% of men and 2% of women. It’s thought, however, that only about 10% of people with OSA seek treatment so the number may be much higher.
Read More ⇢Jan 12, 2017 6:00:00 AM
As we sleep, our bodies go through many cycles that are important for us to feel well rested and energized for each new day. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you may be missing out on these critical stages, causing you to wake up feeling less-than-rested. Sleep apnea prevents a deep and continual sleep because breathing and sleeping cycles (like REM) are constantly interrupted, sometimes hundreds of times per night. This lack of full-cycle sleep can have potentially dangerous effects.
Read More ⇢Jan 10, 2017 6:00:00 AM
If you’re interested in the effects sleep apnea has on your weight, you’re not alone. Studies show as many as 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.
Read More ⇢Dec 27, 2016 6:00:00 AM
We all know that snoring can be a tremendous nuisance, as anyone that has to live with a snorer can tell you. It most cases, it’s just that, an annoyance to one’s spouse, family members, and potentially even to neighbors if you live in an apartment with thin walls. At Hawkeye Sleep Center, we’re often asked where snoring is also detrimental to your overall health.
Read More ⇢Dec 22, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Sleep is such a common part of life that you may not spend much time thinking about it until there is a problem. However, you can quickly develop a problem if you buy into some of the common myths about sleep. Below are three of the most common myths about sleep that you need to be aware of in order to avoid developing problems that can lead to a drop in mental and physical wellbeing.
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