Why "Do I have Sleep Apnea or Insomnia?" is the Wrong Question.Insomnia and sleep apnea are two extraordinarily common problems. Patients, and many medical practitioners, often attempt to put these two issues into separate boxes, when in reality, they can be quite interconnected. Having an understanding of the interdependence between insomnia and sleep apnea and illuminating the causal relationship between...

The American Heart Association states: “The evidence is strong for the relationship between sleep apnea and hypertension and cardiovascular disease generally...” The real question is: how deeply intertwined are sleep apnea and heart disease? According to the National Sleep Foundation, the relationship is evolving rapidly. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that often results in...

What Is the Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease?People with cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke have a higher chance of sleep apnea than those without the conditions. Whether sleep apnea specifically causes heart disease is still unclear, but doctors know that if you have sleep apnea, the chance you will develop hypertension in...