By Lisa Feierstein, RN
We all want to be happy and healthy, but what does happiness look like? And how do we get there? Lack of sleep and extreme fatigue due to sleep apnea can lead to depression and weight gain. Treating your sleep apnea can lead to a new and refreshed you. Getting your seven to eight [...]
Posted in CPAP, Sleep Apnea | Tagged benefits of CPAP therapy, cpap, depression, happiness, health, motivation, sleep, sleep apnea, weight control, weight gain |
By Lisa Feierstein, RN
Reason #3 – You’ve lost or gained weight. Once you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea after you’ve undergone a sleep study, you’ll always need to monitor yourself to make sure you’re properly breathing at night. Unfortunately, sleep apnea is a condition that can’t be totally ignored even if you feel it’s getting better. If [...]
Posted in CPAP, Sleep Apnea, Uncategorized | Tagged cpap, OSA, repeat sleep study, sleep, sleep apnea, weight control, weight gain, weight loss |
By Lisa Feierstein, RN
In a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University, people who slept fewer than five hours or more than eight hours each night suffered weight gain. The study found that those who underslept had a tendency to eat more, while those who overslept tended to be less active in their daily activities.
Posted in Sleep Apnea, Sleep Tips | Tagged diabetes, heart disease, memory loss, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep tips, weight gain, weight maintenance |
