Tired all the time?
You may have Sleep Apnea...
and it’s more dangerous than you think.
What is Sleep Apnea & why is it dangerous?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that over 12 million Americans have Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a life-threatening disorder that causes you to stop breathing several times in your sleep – and you may not even realize that you have it.
Each time you stop breathing in your sleep, this lowers your oxygen level and your brain must jolt your body back into a regular breathing pattern. This strains your heart and nervous system, and may lead to high blood pressure and a heart attack.
Sleep Apnea also prevents you from getting the quality sleep you need to fully function in today’s busy world. This disorder can cause:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Memory loss
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Obesity
Source: American Sleep Apnea Association
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