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February 15, 2019

Sleep Apnea Causes Memory Loss

Recent studies have shown a link between obstructive sleep apnea and memory loss. Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 900+ million people in the world, making this a global concern. How Does OSA Cause Memory […]

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January 30, 2019

5 Ways Electronic Devices Hurt Your Sleep

Devices Are Keeping You Awake While you may feel the itch to constantly be on your phone, tablet, or laptop, you may want to consider putting it away in the evenings. Research has shown that […]

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7 Ways to CPAP Better in 2019
January 16, 2019

7 Ways to CPAP Better in 2019

Well here we are…2019! A new year brings new opportunities and new beginnings. Get your year started right…utilize the information within the following list and CPAP better in 2019! 1. Invest in a CPAP Sanitizer […]

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Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?
November 20, 2018

Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?

The short answer, Yes, your child can have pediatric OSA. Sleep apnea can affect young people of any age, ethnicity, and genetic makeup. This article will go over some risk factors and consequences. as well as treatment […]

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Why is Sleep Important?
November 13, 2018

Why is Sleep Important?

Did you know that your body does a lot more than simply relax during sleep? Well, some of your body’s most productive work is done while you’re sleeping! What is Sleep? Sleeping is your body’s […]

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November 9, 2018

Sleep Apnea and Sports

If you’re a sports geek like I am…you are ecstatic about what the next few months is going to bring! The MLB World Series was epic, the NFL and College Football seasons are well underway, […]

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October 26, 2018

Know your CPAP Equipment

October 21st was National Check your Meds Day…weird holiday, I know. However, there is some merit to the reasoning behind the idea. Millions of people take daily prescriptions, most of which are required for them […]

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October 22, 2018

Sleep Better after Daylight Savings

The end of summer and warm weather has officially set in! No more days at the pool with the kids…no more days spent on a boat under the sun…no more daylight savings… The end of […]

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October 19, 2018

Sleep Apnea: 7 Spooky Aspects

My how the year is flying by! Halloween is right around the corner; Thanksgiving and Christmas are looming. The fall season brings about hoodies & sweatpants, bonfires & s’mores, and hayrides & cider… Consequently, the […]

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Sleep Apnea and Shoulder Pain
June 27, 2016

Sleep Apnea and Shoulder Pain

Sleep Apnea Linked To Shoulder Pain Apnea and Aches Could my sleep apnea be the cause of my shoulder pain? Anyone who has crossed over to the 40 years and older club will tell you that […]

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Bigfoot Needs a CPAP
June 9, 2016

Bigfoot Needs a CPAP

Stern Show “Wack” Packer Needs CPAP Hey Now. While listening to some Sternthology on the Howard Stern show a few weeks ago I came across one of the shows that highlighted the first time the […]

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Which is Better? Snoring Mouth Guards or CPAP
March 11, 2015

Which is Better? Snoring Mouth Guards or CPAP

Snoring Mouth Guards or CPAP? When did the phrase “As Seen on TV” become the gold standard barometer of a quality product? I just heard a commercial on satellite radio with a bold message to “get […]

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Sleep Apnea Statistics with CPAP Therapy Recommended
February 23, 2015

Sleep Apnea Statistics with CPAP Therapy Recommended

Sleep Apnea Statistics Sleep apnea effects up to 22 millions people however most of these people are unaware they suffer from it. Sleep apnea statistics say that as much as 80% of the people that […]

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January 23, 2015

Improve CPAP Comfort with These 10 Tips

Simple Hacks to Improve CPAP Comfort One night in the sleep lab while preparing the hook-up (sleep technician talk for applying electrodes and sensors) I witnessed something I had never seen in my 8 years […]

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December 4, 2014

Sleep Debt Hurts Healthy Sleep Habits

How Much Sleep Debt Do You Owe? You may have a credit score above 700 but that doesn’t mean that a debt collector is not calling to you every day in the form of daytime […]

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October 28, 2014

How Dirty is Your CPAP?

I had to fight nausea a few times when I was handed a excessively dirty CPAP mask. We have seen our fair share of stomach churning dirty CPAP masks come into our store over the years. I […]

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August 25, 2014

17 Things Only CPAP Users Will Understand

 A look at the lighter side of sleep apnea therapy and treatment! 1. Your friends and family will make every sci-fi character reference that comes to mind when they see you with your mask on. […]

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July 15, 2014

Paying Out of Pocket versus Using Insurance for CPAP Supplies?

Ever Wonder Why Doctors Take Vacation in July? I saw a major trend every year during the summer months at the sleep disorders center I worked for as a Director of Lab Operations.  Referrals were […]

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May 21, 2014

How Sleep Heals the Body

Sleep is more than just time to rest after a busy day. It is, in fact, when your body has a chance to regenerate and heal, and it is a necessity for the overall health […]

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May 21, 2014

Curing Depression with CPAP Machines

Depression with CPAP Therapy Many people experience depression and the feelings of sadness and hopelessness it brings. The chemical imbalances that cause depression can result in a loss of interest in things that you use to […]

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May 13, 2014

Healthy Eating Habits that Help Sleep Apnea

 Sleep apnea is a common disorder that plagues more than 18 million Americans every year. This condition causes the back of the throat to collapse during sleep, which constricts the airflow that delivers life-giving oxygen […]

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CPAP and Weight Loss: The New Sleep Diet
April 7, 2014

CPAP and Weight Loss: The New Sleep Diet

CPAP and Weight Loss While driving my 8 year old son to baseball practice last week I heard what may be the best marketing angle for a commercial on the radio. It wasn’t your typical […]

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August 20, 2013

7 Common Problems for First Time CPAP Users

7 Common CPAP Problems Users Face In 2004 I was working CPAP consultations at our sleep lab when a little old couple walked in for their follow up appointment. I immediately remembered them from their […]

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July 30, 2013

13 Random Sleep Facts You Just Need to Know

Odd Sleep Facts 1.) What Do My Dreams Mean? There’s not a clear cut answer and some experts argue that we dream to fix experiences in long-term memory, meaning we dream about things in our […]

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November 5, 2012

1800CPAP Would Like to To Give Thanks To…

Thankful for CPAP In honor of Thanksgiving, we are giving our list of 30 things for 30 days of November we are thankful for. 1.)    Our loyal customers (guess that’s a given, huh) 2.)    Selling […]

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October 4, 2012

Why Am I So Tired In The Morning?

Need More Sleep? #JustLetMeSleepALittleLonger I do not want to work out this morning. Period. End of Story.  I want to pull the covers back over my head, reset my alarm clock for one more hour […]

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What Is A Good Night’s Sleep Really Worth?
August 6, 2012

What Is A Good Night’s Sleep Really Worth?

I see a lot of diagnostic sleep tests come across my desk and it’s not uncommon to see Mr. John Doe have an AHI (apnea hypopnea index) on average of 30. What does that mean, […]

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May 1, 2012

Could CPAP Cure Your Hangover?

CPAP & Red Wine: Hangover Cure Recent studies have suggested that consuming red wine may significantly benefit your health; and millions everywhere parlayed this data into “Sure I’ll have another glass; it’s doctor recommended”. One […]

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