We all know the sniffles and sore throats that come with the flu are no fun. But did you know that how well you sleep might actually influence whether you catch the flu in the first place?
Insomnia - especially chronic insomnia - doesn’t just leave you feeling groggy and irritable. Research now shows it could significantly weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to illnesses like influenza and other respiratory infections.
If you live with sleep apnea, your CPAP machine is a nightly essential. But what happens when you catch a cold or the flu? Many people wonder if it’s safe - or even practical - to use CPAP when they’re feeling congested, coughing, and downright miserable. The good news? You can, and in many cases, you should.
We’ve all been there - a runny nose, scratchy throat and that “can’t breathe through my nose” feeling that comes with a cold. For most of us, it’s just a few uncomfortable nights. But if you have sleep apnea, those sniffles might make your nights even tougher. And surprisingly, untreated sleep apnea could even make it harder to recover from that cold.
If you’ve been living with sleep apnea, you already know how life-changing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can be. A good night’s sleep can mean more energy, sharper thinking, and better overall health. But what if your therapy could be even better simply by upgrading to a newer device?
Menopause changes a lot about how our bodies work - and often, how we sleep. Many women expect hot flushes, night sweats and occasional insomnia. But if you’re waking up feeling unrefreshed, dragging yourself through the day, and wondering why your energy has disappeared, the culprit might not just be menopause. It could be undiagnosed sleep apnea.
If you’ve been feeling like your memory is slipping, struggling to focus, or just moving through life in a haze, you’re not alone. Many women experience “brain fog” after menopause - that frustrating sense of mental cloudiness that can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. One of the most overlooked reasons? Poor sleep.
If you’ve ever crawled into bed only to be met with an irresistible urge to move your legs, you might be dealing with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This condition, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, affects twice as many women as men and is especially common during perimenopause and after menopause.
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat and kicking off the covers, you’re not alone. Hot flashes - those sudden surges of heat that leave you flushed, sweaty, and wide awake - are one of the most frustrating symptoms of menopause. And when they strike at night, they can wreak havoc on your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted the next day.
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but it often brings unexpected changes to health and wellbeing. One lesser-known change is an increased risk of sleep apnea, a condition where the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing repeated interruptions in breathing.
