Hypertension risk was determined using a combination of blood pressure measurements, self-reported diagnosis of hypertension by a medical professional, and/or self-reported use of antihypertensive medications.
Sleep apnea often comes with high blood pressure, which, in turn, contributes to the heart-health risks tied to both conditions. Now, scientists have pinpointed two brain chemicals that play a role in this chain reaction and could pave the way for new therapies. In a...
Sleep apnea is the most serious sleep disorder, leading to several health problems if left untreated. Sleep apnea causes interruptions in breathing during sleep, which can result in loud snoring and daytime fatigue. Over time, untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, he...
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax more than normal, obstructing the path of air to go down the air passage. This obstructed breathing leads to a buildup of carbon dioxide in the body and a reduction in blood oxygen levels. This impaired breathi...
Sleep apnea is a serioussleep disorderthat happens when your breathing stops and starts while you're asleep. If it goes untreated, it can cause loud snoring, daytime tiredness, or more serious problems like heart trouble or high blood pressure. ...
Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure when they become teenagers than children who never experience sleep apnea, according to a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Inst
One of the most significant health risks associated with sleep apnea is high blood pressure. The repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep can cause a spike in blood pressure, putting strain on the cardiovascular system. Over time, this can increase the risk of developing heart disease and...
There has also been speculation that sleep apnea functions would also be added. Unfortunately, Apple may have encountered too many issues to actually introduce the features in its 2024 generations. Apple's work on measuring instances of high blood pressure, known as hypertension, h...
Along with a visual upgrade, Apple is also tipped to be working on two new health-related features for the celebrated wearable. Gurman writes that the new features could include sleep apnea detection as well as hypertension via blood pressure monitoring. ...
Continuous positive airway pressure devices, or CPAP devices, increase the pressure in your upper airway to prevent your throat from narrowing as you sleep and causing apnea. CPAP therapy has helped many patients reduce their symptoms and enjoy better overall health....