Sleep is an important function of daily life, and accounts for approximately two thirds of a person's life. Undisturbed sleep is vital for both mental and physical health and directly affects your quality of life. The quality of sleep can be greatly affected by numerous factors ranging from anatomical complications to external disturbances. While any disturbance to normal sleep patterns is an important issue in its-self, among the most important disturbances are those related to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea and its effects on the body can become the root cause of many health ailments ranging from weight gain to hypertension, and vary in severity depending on the severity of apnea.

Experts have recently estimated 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, 90% of whom remain undiagnosed. Sleep apnea affects men and women of all ages and may or may not be immediately recognized. Click on the categories below to learn more about sleep apnea and why it is important to work with your physician to get tested if experiencing some of the common signs.

Glossary

Common Sleep Disorders

Snoring

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Insomnia

Narcolepsy

Sleep Walking

Restless Leg Syndrome