Over the past few years weighted blankets have been popularised as a tool to generally improve sleep however it is unsettled with researchers whether they should be used by those who suffer from sleep apnea or other respiratory issues. Weighted blankets are designed to weigh roughly 10% of your body weight and rely on the
Snoring is terrible. Especially for someone who does not snore. It is often said that people who snore have an exceptional talent. They unconsciously produce noises during the night that can wake up an entire floor of the hotel of a medium size. The question that you are all asking yourselves is: How is it
Snoring is more common among adults than kids. But kids do snore from time to time. When an infant has a cold or nasal blockage due to mucus buildup, snoring is natural. Any kind of obstacle that will prevent natural breathing will compel one to snore. Odd snoring once in a while or when a
Catathrenia is a form of parasomnia that was discovered in 1983 by a group of Belgium scientists. Parasomnia is described as a category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal occurrences such as movements, behaviors, and emotions. People with this disorder tend to experience nocturnal groaning during the different sleep cycles. This primarily occurred during the
There are many devices that claim to alleviate snoring. Most of them have limited evidence or no clinical proof. Sleep apnea is a more serious ailment and is a chronic condition. CPAP is the widely used device to remedy sleep apnea, at least to contain it if not to cure it. CPAP has been criticized
Snoring is a problem that affects many sleepers around the world. This is especially the case for those that have to sleep next to or share a bed with these snorers and the snorers themselves. While snoring is undoubtedly annoying, snoring can be a symptom of a larger problem that can lead to serious medical
Apple has purchased Beddit, a Finnish sleep monitoring company. Although the full details of the buyout have yet to emerge, Beddit users were served with an updated privacy policy nothing that personal data gathered by Beddit will be shared in compliance with Apple's Privacy Policy going forward. The message pushed to Beddit owners read: “Beddit
Nocturia is waking up from sleep at night to voluntarily urinate. Until recently, it was thought to be because of a full bladder, however, it is a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Waking up once or twice to go to the bathroom to urinate is considered normal, however waking up more than two times is
There has been an unprecedented growth of anti-snoring and sleep apnea devices in the recent years. According to the statistics published in ‘Global Anti-Snoring & Sleep Apnea Devices Market Assessment & Forecast: 2016 – 2020’, the North American market alone was worth $2,775.1 million two years back and the industry is poised to grow in
While it is true that snoring can come from a variety of sources, it is also true that there are a number of different ways in which to deal with the condition. There are several surgical procedures and other treatment methods that can be used to alleviate the snoring. Naturally, these are things you are
