Aliquot #139: Do You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know It?
Aliquot #139: Do You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know It?
Sleep apnea is far more common and far more disruptive than most people realize. Yet, despite its prevalence, it often goes undiagnosed. Roughly one in four to five men over thirty experience some form of sleep-related breathing disturbance, and rates climb even higher with increased body mass. Women experience it less often, but prevalence rises steadily with age. In this Aliquot, sleep scientist Dr. Michael Grandner explains why sleep apnea is so often missed, how these nightly breathing disturbances affect the body, and which treatments can meaningfully improve sleep and long-term health.
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Sleep apnea is far more common and far more disruptive than most people realize. Yet, despite its prevalence, it often goes undiagnosed. Roughly one in four to five men over thirty experience some form of sleep-related breathing disturbance, and rates climb even higher with increased body mass. Women experience it less often, but prevalence rises steadily with age. In this Aliquot, sleep scientist Dr. Michael Grandner explains why sleep apnea is so often missed, how these nightly breathing disturbances affect the body, and which treatments can meaningfully improve sleep and long-term health.
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Can healthy people have sleep apnea?
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Subtle signs of sleep apnea
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Missed sleep apnea in high performers
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How much nighttime waking is normal?
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Do at-home sleep tests work?
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Can sleep position cause apnea?
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How apnea disrupts sleep architecture
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Why do we dream?
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Does untreated sleep apnea raise Alzheimer's risk?
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Why poor sleep wrecks your focus
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Sleep as a performance enhancer
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CPAP alternatives that work
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Can retainers treat sleep apnea?
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Mouth taping sleep hack or hype?
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How to know if your apnea treatment works
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