Not Just Snoring: Sleep Apnea Myths and Facts

This was posted on August 20, 2019 in categories Health, Sleep

Sleep apnea is more than just an uncomfortable condition that causes you to snore at night. If you have an appointment at a men’s health clinic, you should mention any excessive snoring because sleep apnea can lead to other health problems, including high blood pressure and heart disease. However, men can have sleep apnea even […]

No More Counting Sheep: Tips for Better Sleep

This was posted on July 17, 2019 in category Sleep

Did you know that one study found that almost one-fourth of all men may have sleep apnea? This is one of many factors that can disrupt sleep. The National Sleep Foundation found that 76% of people they surveyed said they had a good night’s sleep a few nights or more per week. Unfortunately, this means […]

What’s Better: Sleep Quality or Sleep Quantity

This was posted on July 11, 2019 in category Sleep

Did you know that nearly one-third of Americans do not regularly get quality sleep? A home sleep test may be used to assess sleep quality for people who think they are sleeping enough but still feel tired. It may seem strange to think that people do not know whether they are getting quality sleep or […]

What is Sleep Apnea?

This was posted on October 30, 2018 in category Sleep

By Vidya Pai, MD National Sleep Medicine Director at Low T Center Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing for short periods of time while you sleep. This disrupts your rest and deprives your organs of oxygen for seconds or even minutes during the night. An estimated 22 million Americans have sleep […]