Sleep apnea is recognized more than ever, with diagnosis increasing by 14.6 times over the 17 years between 1993 to 2010. In 2014, 25 million adults in the US were estimated to have sleep apnea. However, 80% of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea cases are...
If a woman develops a condition for which a CPAP machine is needed, most commonly sleep apnea, it’s crucial that she use it to benefit from the therapy as much as possible. Sometimes using a CPAP machine is not going to make you feeling particularly attractive, and a...
Like with many health conditions, women can be affected differently compared to men. This is the case with sleep apnea, which affects around two or three times1 as many men as it does women. It’s only in recent years that more attention has been paid to the role of...
A CPAP machine keeps you breathing through the night, ensuring you get adequate and healthy sleep. If you have sleep apnea, you might recognize that it’s important to wear your CPAP mask, but it’s not such an attractive idea if you’re trying to put...
workbea Written by Jessica Bennett MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jessica Bennett, MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who helps individuals and groups manage weight, health, food sensitivities, and other nutrition concerns. She...
