ARTICLES | A Better Sleep

July 26, 2019January 30, 2021

Does poor sleep increase my body weight?

Do you seem to be gaining weight and can’t shift it? Is it possible that you have poor sleep – is it possible that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Exactly how a lack of sleep affects our ability to control our weight and has a lot to do with our hormones.

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July 19, 2019January 30, 2021

Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea cause Sexual Dysfunction?

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) has the potential to cause sleep deprivation, fatigue, stress, and remains a potential cause of erectile dysfunction in men, as the effect on the normal production of testosterone during healthy sleep which can result in poor erections and decreased libido.

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July 12, 2019January 30, 2021

Does Obstructive sleep apnea cause type 2 diabetes?

Increased self or family incidence of diabetes (type 2). Type 1 diabetes is the insulin deficient type while the type 2 is the insulin resistant type. Not everyone who has SDB is obese although many are overweight.

Clearly there is a connection between overweight and obesity and type 2 diabetes, yet regular snoring and OSA are independently associated with alterations in glucose metabolism and what is termed the ‘metabolic syndrome’ – those with SDB appear to be risk factors for the development-of, and ineffective treatment of, type 2 diabetes. Continue reading “Does Obstructive sleep apnea cause type 2 diabetes?”

July 5, 2019January 30, 2021

Silent Stroke?

What is the difference with a “silent” stroke?

Strokes are feared because of their neurological results, however the incidence of strokes without appreciable neurological deficits is high. Few people recognise the very strong connection between sleep disordered breathing and stroke! Continue reading “Silent Stroke?”

June 28, 2019January 30, 2021

Can Obstructive sleep apnea cause sweating and palpitations?

Sweating is not unusual during the night, especially if the bedroom is too hot, you have too many bedcovers or you’re worried or anxious – but could there be other reasons, or even other reasons linked to being worried or anxious?

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