Age. As you get older, fatty tissue can build up in your tongue and neck, making them more likely to block your airway. Age ...

“It can also result in a decrease in the quality of sleep by contributing to snoring, sleep apnea or interruptions in breathing patterns, all of which can prevent restful sleep.” One possible solution ...

Apple's new feature for the Apple Watch uses a tool called "breathing disturbances" to help detect sleep apnea, a common but ...

Inspire is an implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulation device that treats obstructive sleep apnea by monitoring your breathing and delivering impulses to the nerve responsible for tongue movement. This ...

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common disorder that can have serious impacts, but most people don't even know they've got it.

The effects of the epilepsy drug need further investigation, but it appears to have had positive results on snoring.

The study suggests dentists to look for physical symptoms of sleep disorders and also ask sleep-related questions to their patients.

Sleep apnea affects nearly 40 million adults in the U.S., with many relying on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ...

Despite an estimated 30 million Americans living with sleep apnea, only one-fifth of these cases are clinically diagnosed, according to the American Medical Association. Living with undiagnosed sleep ...

Large neck circumference: Your risk for sleep apnea is higher if your neck measures 17 inches or more for men or 16 inches or more for women. This is because a larger neck has more tissue liable to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea describes when a person stops breathing repeatedly ... Indicators like tooth grinding, tongue scalloping, or even a patient dozing off in the chair can be early signs that ...