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Monday, June 11, 2012

Exercising and Sleep Apnea


The hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle – sleep, nutrition and exercise – fall by the wayside in the busy lives of many Americans. For the millions of Americans suffering from sleep apnea, these staples of a healthy lifestyle may seem unattainable. 

Sleep apnea makes it impossible to get a good night's sleep, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness and an impaired ability to concentrate. Sleep apnea has been linked to an increased risk of:

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Congestive heart failure

Sleep apnea is often linked to being overweight. For an overweight person, exercise can reduce sleep apnea by leading to weight loss. Exercising in the late afternoon, at least three hours before you go to bed, has been shown to greatly improve sleep quality. 

The excessive tiredness caused by sleep apnea makes it difficult to stick to an exercise regimen. The vicious cycle of sleep apnea is that the condition causes many people to lose motivation to exercise, and the lack of exercise contributes to weight gain and sleep apnea.

 In order to establish an exercise routine, you may benefit most from treating your sleep apnea first. Treatments include oral devices that you wear in your mouth while you sleep. The devices are designed to keep the airway unobstructed during sleep. An oral device may help you establish a healthy sleeping pattern, which may provide the rest necessary to start an exercise routine. 

If you suffer from sleep apnea and live in Norfolk, Virginia, or the surrounding areas, please contact experienced Virginia sleep apnea dentist Dr. Michael Folck to schedule a free initial consultation.

posted by Admin at 9:33 AM

1 Comments:

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