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Will Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Relationships?

September 13, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 11:30 am
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After a long day at work, don’t you just love tucking into a warm bed and falling asleep next to your partner? Research shows that sleeping alongside someone can actually lead to lower blood pressure and lower levels of stress hormones. However, you may end up having to sleep on the coach if you snore! Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, and it can disrupt both a person’s sleep and their relationships. Keep reading to learn why relationships suffer due to sleep apnea and how a dentist can help.

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Do Your Favorite Foods Make Your Sleep Apnea Worse?

September 3, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 1:32 am
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables

Eating is about more than just staying alive. Food can also be a social activity that brings people together or a hobby that helps open your world to other cultures and traditions. However, whether you are dining out with friends or trying a new recipe at home, you may need to be careful if you have sleep apnea. That’s because certain foods can actually worsen sleep apnea symptoms. Keep reading to learn which foods you should avoid if you have sleep apnea, along with some tasty alternatives.

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