Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea patients more likely to suffer severe symptoms due to COVID-19 infection

The US National Sleep Foundation defines sleep apnea as a type of sleep disorder that is marked by abnormal breathing.

World Hypertension Day 2020: Eight uncommon causes of high blood pressure

Hypertension is usually linked to lifestyle, genetics or hormones. However, there are some cases in which the cause of hypertension is not identifiable.

Why do some people snore and what can you do about it?

There’s also a tendency to confuse snoring with sleep apnea, but it’s important to remember that these conditions are not the same.

Losing weight from your tongue may just help combat sleep apnea: Study

A new study suggests that fatty tongues may be the primary cause of the obstructive form of sleep apnea.

Five reasons why you feel tired all day long

A survey conducted in 2017 suggests that 22% of the country’s population complains of tiredness all the time and it is not due to lack of sleep.

Five subtle signs that you may be at risk of heart disease

Self-monitoring can be an effective way to identify heart disease early and seek medical help in time to prevent lasting damage.

Sleep tracking feature coming on Apple Watch along with new Sleep app: Report

It is not known if the sleep tracking feature will only be coming for the new Apple Watch which will be announced on 10 September.

Lack or excess sleep can increase health risks in kids, teenagers: Study

Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist.

Have trouble sleeping? Here is a new implant to ease sleep apnea

Researchers have developed a new implant device which can help cut sleep apnea.

Kids who snore tend to score low grades at school, find researchers

Researchers have found that snoring can adversely affect children's thinking abilities.