Sleep

As we age, our sleep patterns naturally begin to change. We may experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling rested. These changes can be frustrating, but they're often a normal part of the aging process. Our minds may especially be focused on this while thinking of ways to improve our health in the new year. Below, you will find some ideas to improve our sleep and support healthy aging. 

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Sleep apnea can cause poor quality sleep at night and potentially lead to long-term health issues. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with sleep apnea can help with prevention and diagnosis for those affected by it. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top risk factors and offer tips on how to reduce the risk of developing sleep apnea. 

Risk Factors Age

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It’s Sleep Awareness Week and we wanted to share some insight on how to better your sleeping habits! If you are tossing and turning each night, or maybe you just want to learn how to be a better sleeper regardless, we’re here to help. Keep on reading to see our top five steps to get a better sleep each night. 

Set a Schedule & Stick to It  

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Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Sleep is essential to our health as it allows our mind and body to recharge, helping us feel refreshed when we wake up.  

Springtime is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. The perfect time for you to practice good sleep hygiene and...

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If you’re a CPAP user, then you’re no stranger to troubled sleep. Oftentimes, noises such as loud neighbors or a whirring CPAP machine can distract us and make it difficult for us to fall asleep. The gentle hum of white noise could be the solution. Many people enjoy drifting off to sleep with various frequencies of white noise playing in the background. But what is white noise? And how can it help...

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The purpose of a CPAP device is simple. It helps a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway doesn't collapse when you breathe in.

 

Machine Types

There are different brands of CPAP machines that are available. Each one offers something a little different. CPAP’s primary function is to...

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How Much Do You Know About Sleep Apnea and Women?

Most people think of sleep apnea as a “men’s disease,” but some researchers are beginning to suspect that this is not the case. While sleep apnea in men is often marked by loud snoring, the symptoms are much more subtle in women. That’s why they tend to go undiagnosed much more often than their male counterparts. That’s why today, CarePro is going to talk about what you should know about women and sleep...

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Sleep Apnea Side-Effects: How Dangerous are They?

June is associated with Father’s Day, which is why it’s no surprise that it’s also designated as Men’s Health Month. With that in mind, we’d like to focus on one health condition that affects men more than women—sleep apnea.

There are several different types of sleep apnea, but they have similar outcomes—the airway becomes blocked periodically, leading you to wake up briefly to breathe....

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Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better.

Nearly one in five people suffer from occasional insomnia. If you are someone that has occasional insomnia, these tips might help you get to sleep faster and sleep more soundly:

Starting four to six hours before going to bed, avoid coffee, tea and other stimulants. Avoid smoking before bedtime or during the night. Avoid heavy meals and spicy foods right before bedtime. Get physical exercise during the day, but avoid exercise right...

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