An evidence review published in the European Heart Journal indicates use of a CPAP machine by sleep apnea patients might increase risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related death. Photo by Adobe ...

February was heart month, and this is another column in a series about the primary risk factors for heart disease. Sleep apnea refers to periodic absence of breathing during sleep. There are two types ...

Sleep apnea -- even if it is so mild that people have no daytime drowsiness -- may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study shows. The study, published in the American Journal of ...

New cardiovascular research reveals that night owls may be putting their hearts in danger — and the timing of your sleep ...

You know that a lack of sleep can hurt your heart. But if, like 30 million other Americans, you have sleep apnea, you could be getting plenty of zzz’s and still be putting your heart at risk. We asked ...

BLOOMING OR BIRDS CHIRPING, THERE’S A LOT TO APPRECIATE ABOUT SPRINGTIME. FOR MANY, THERE’S A ONE 24 HOUR PERIOD THAT CAN MAKE GETTING OUT OF BED A LITTLE TOUGH. NO. NOT ALLERGIES. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ...

There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is. Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, ...

It could be a game-changer for the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea. A new first-of-its-kind pill could change the way people treat the condition, which can lead to serious health ...

Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have short- and long-term effects on your brain, from memory and learning to cognitive functions.

Using an air purifier nightly could improve sleep and reduce blood pressure for some people. Experts recommend choosing a ...

Sleep apnea can result in daytime fatigue and irritability. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, defined as having frequent episodes of ...