Sleep apnea and PTSD are both very serious conditions that affect many lives. They also have a connection that can worsen both conditions. Learn more.
Optimize Your Life: Top Reasons to Treat Your Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that can lead to severe consequences if you don't treat it. Dr. Simmons explains five reasons why you'll be happy you sought help at our Encino practice.
Is It Sleep Apnea or ADHD?
Sleep apnea is often misdiagnosed as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) because the two conditions share similar symptoms. See how you can spot the difference.
Sleep Apnea & Heart Health
Your quality of sleep directly impacts the health of your heart. Dr. Simmons discusses the correlation between sleep apnea and cardiovascular health.
Develop a Nighttime Routine for Better Sleep
A restful night's sleep can differentiate a good day from a bad one. Check out these tips to help you create the perfect scene for sleep.
Could My Child Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a severe condition that is often misdiagnosed in children as ADHD. Explore this post so that you can identify the signs of sleep apnea in your child.
4 Ways to Fight Sleep Apnea at Home
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that requires professional help. After Dr. Simmons has provided treatment, combine it with these lifestyle changes to eliminate sleep apnea symptoms.
Foods to Help You Sleep Better
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, suffer from symptoms of sleep apnea, or just can’t get the same quality of sleep you used to receive, at the Encino Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders, we have created this page of small dietary improvements that can significantly impact how you sleep.
Exercise & Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that affects the heart and how a person breaths during sleep. Symptoms of sleep apnea can range from loud snoring to excessive daytime sleepiness. There are a couple of types of treatment available to our patients, but recent studies have found that daily exercise can lower the severity of sleep apnea symptoms by about 25%.
Getting the Most out of Your Sleep Study
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, approximately one in five Americans report having sleep-related problems. One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea, which is a serious medical issue that increases your chances of suffering from a dangerous stroke, heart attack, or other medical problems.
Does Sleep Apnea Affect Pregnancy?
Loud snoring is usually what people associate sleep apnea with, but not all snorers have it. Partners have noted that the other partner sounds like they are choking or gasping breathlessly in their sleep.
How Your Snoring Affects the Person You’re Sleeping With
A lot of people snore, and it’s common for snorers to report that it bothers the people close to them. This is particularly true for spouses and sleep partners who share a bed with someone who snores loudly on a regular basis.