Decrease the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

by Phil Hardesty New research is showing that exercise not only helps the quality of our sleep, but it can improve conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. What is OSA? Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where a person's breathing frequently pauses during sleep. One of the most noticeable sign of OSA is snoring. Other signs and symptoms of OSA are: Excessive daytime fatigue and sleepiness Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat Awakening with chest pain Sudden waking with gasping for breath Morning headache Difficulty concentrating during the day Experiencing mood changes, such as depression or irritability Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia) There is a growing body of information about the negative effects that poor sleep has on our health. Research done by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health over an 18-year period uncovered an alarming connection between sleep apnea, hypertension, stroke and depression. The study identified that people with severe untreated sleep apnea have as much as five times more risk of cardiovascular death. The good news is that exercise can have a positive impact on sleep, including those with sleep apnea. A 2014 meta-analysis published the journal Lung found that exercise, including aerobic exercise and strength training at varying degrees of intensity and frequency, has...
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