Diseases associated with fragmented sleep Heart Disease One of the main consequences of sleep apnoea in older adults is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that people with sleep apnoea hypoxemia, hypercapnia, will have high blood pressure,…
As people age, they tend to experience changes in their sleep patterns and sleep quality. These changes can include: Decreased total sleep time: Older adults tend to sleep less overall, and they may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep…
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage of sleep that occurs after stage 4 NREM sleep and is actually closer to stage one and awake brain rhythms than it is to deep sleep. You must transition to stage 2,…
Stage 1 This is the lightest stage of sleep, and it is easy to wake someone up during this stage. It is the transition between being awake and asleep, and it lasts for about 5-10 minutes. Stage 2 This is…
We all have the capacity to degenerate our brain. Inflammation from many causes is damaging our neurons which can’t easily be replaced. Causes include unhealthy lifestyle patterns, negative stress, sleep dysregulation and fragmentation, Airway fragmentation and poor breathing patterns and…
Ankyloglossia is the medical term for what is commonly known as tongue-tie. It is described as a congenital disorder with clinical signs of a low lingual frenulum, which limits movement of the tongue, and causes speaking and swallowing difficulties. It…
Great Breathing is Nasal Breathing Humans are meant to breathe through the nose and not the mouth, except when running, or if you have a cold. There is a functional strong innate preference for nasal breathing with the airways performing…
Understanding Sleep Apnea, Hypopnea, and Sleep Fragmentation in Adults Sleep apnea, is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions globally, disrupts breathing during sleep, leading to poor-quality rest and various health issues. This article delves into the effects of sleep fragmentation…
