Breathe & Sleep Better Blog

Untreated sleep apnea disrupts hormones, metabolism, and energy levels, making weight loss more difficult by increasing hunger, reducing physical activity, and impairing insulin sensitivity. Treating sleep apnea can support healthier weight management.

Sleep apnea causes repeated oxygen drops during sleep, triggering stress responses that elevate blood pressure and increase hypertension risk; treating apnea can improve blood pressure control and protect heart health.

Sleep apnea, first noted in the late 19th century and formally named in 1965, is a sleep disorder marked by breathing interruptions; modern treatments like CPAP and lifestyle changes effectively manage its symptoms and health risks.

Alcohol relaxes airway muscles, worsening sleep apnea by increasing breathing interruptions, snoring, and symptom severity; avoiding alcohol before bedtime can improve sleep quality and support effective treatment.

Sleep apnea disrupts sleep and hormonal balance, increasing hunger and fatigue, which can lead to weight gain; this weight gain can worsen apnea, creating a cycle that impacts both sleep quality and overall health.