Sleep Forsyth Blog

Sleep Apnea & Longevity: How Treating It Can Improve Your Lifespan

October 18, 2024

an older man smiling while relaxing at home

Sleep apnea can do much more to your quality of life than just disrupting your ability to rest well. Not only can it have a significant negative impact on your bodily health, but it can also affect your life expectancy. Fortunately, by receiving effective treatment to achieve better rest, you’ll be able to minimize the risks to your overall well-being and lifespan. Keep reading to learn the troubles of unresolved sleep apnea and how treating it can help you live longer.

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How Sleep Apnea Can Be Linked to Depression

August 21, 2024

Depressed woman sitting on her bed

Some of the symptoms connected to sleep apnea are more obvious than others. You’re probably aware of how the disorder can leave you feeling excessively tired during the day – but did you know it could affect your mental state as well? Research has found that sleep apnea and depression can be linked to each other. Below, you can learn more about this relationship as well as what you can do to improve the quality of your slumber.

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Why Do I Drool in My Sleep?

June 20, 2024

A man sleeping with his mouth open.

Drooling can be kind of endearing when it comes to puppies and babies, but when you’re a grownup, it’s not quite as adorable. Thankfully, once you’re done teething drooling is mostly a problem of the past, but if you suffer from a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, it can definitely follow you into adulthood.

So, why does sleep apnea increase your risk of drooling as an adult? Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of sleep apnea— and not just the ones to your pillow!

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