There are 2 types of sleep apnea. The first is obstructive sleep apnea. This type is higher in obese people because the fat obstructs the airways when the person relaxes in sleep. The other kind is central sleep apnea. In this type of sleep apnea, the brain forgets to tell the body to breathe. The person afflicted with this type may or might not be obese.
Both types of apnea are dangerous. Those afflicted have a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and other life threatening disorders.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
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Do You Get 7 to 9 Hours of Quality Sleep Every Night? Read This!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Adults require 7 to 9 hours of continuous sleep. If you cannot wake up without an alarm clock that is a good sign you are sleep deprived.
And, if you have sleep apnea as I do, you won't get that "continuous sleep" without a CPAP machine!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Adults require 7 to 9 hours of continuous sleep. If you cannot wake up without an alarm clock that is a good sign you are sleep deprived.
And, if you have sleep apnea as I do, you won't get that "continuous sleep" without a CPAP machine!
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