Sleep Facts

Did You Know These Sleep Facts?

1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) significantly increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, sexual dysfunction, diabetes and dementia.
2. Studies indicate that approximately 20% of people over the age of 60 have OSA. The majority go undiagnosed.
3. Sleep disturbance is associated with weight gain and obesity.
4. As many as 1 in 3 insomiacs really have another sleep disorder such as OSA.
5. Sleep disorders in children are often misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning or behavioral problems.

Depression and Sleep Problems

Another possible factor to consider for people who have trouble getting healthy sleep is how healthy other aspects of their life may be. Check out the article The Relationship between Insomnia and Depression by our psychologist and cognitive specialist Miranda Altman, PsyD, LCSW, MSW.

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