5 Surprising Sleep Deprivation Signs You Should Know

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zombie noun | zom-bie 1. a person held to resemble the so-called walking dead 2. a person markedly strange in appearance or behavior If this sounds like it describes you, don’t panic! You’re probably not undead, but there’s a good chance you’re sleep deprived. Lack of sleep affects many aspects of your physical and mental
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Put the “Fall” Into Falling Asleep: 3 Seasonal Recipes to Help You Sleep Better

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Let’s talk about a few of our favorite things: food and fall. If you’re wondering how this connects to sleep (this is the Sleep Talk blog, after all), you’ll be delighted to know that some of your favorite seasonal flavors can be cooked, baked or stirred into recipes to help you sleep better.   Here
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4 Supplies You Need to Keep Your CPAP Equipment Clean

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CPAP therapy is supposed to make you feel better, not worse. However, if you’re using a dirty CPAP machine, you have a greater risk of getting sick from pathogens and mold trapped in your CPAP equipment.  Do you have all the supplies you need to keep your CPAP equipment in pristine condition? Here are some
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How Dealing with Sleep Apnea is Different for Men and Women

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Sleep apnea is often mischaracterized as a “men’s disorder.” The truth is that it affects women too—though not always in the same way. Dealing with sleep apnea can be different for women, due in part to their risk factors, the symptoms they experience and their difficulty obtaining a diagnosis. Here’s an overview of some of
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10 Sleep Apnea Facts and Statistics You Should Know

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How much do you really know about sleep apnea? There’s a lot of information about this sleep disorder floating around on the internet. For today’s post, we curated 10 of the most important sleep apnea facts and statistics to keep you in the know. Many of these may even surprise you. Key Sleep Apnea Facts
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Cleaning CPAP Equipment: How to Clean CPAP Tubing

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CPAP tubing is a prime breeding ground for mold and pathogens, largely due in part to common issues like rainout and condensation that create moisture in your equipment. It’s important to keep your CPAP tubing clean and dry to avoid exposure to these harmful germs. Since CPAP tubing measures an average of six feet in
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