Sleep Apnea
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Sleep too little or too much? You may have an increased risk of stroke, study findsPoor sleep habits do not just leave you tired and groggy the next day. A new study warns that a lack of sleep, or too much of it, could be a risk factor for stroke.HealthApr 5, 2023
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Sleep-deprived Calgarian still waiting for CPAP machine following massive recallA Calgary woman suffering from sleep apnea is calling on Philips to get her replacement CPAP machine following a massive worldwide recall.ConsumerFeb 8, 2023
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Insomnia hitting you hard? You’re not alone, experts sayIf you have found yourself staring at the ceiling and counting more than a thousand sheep every night, you are not alone, according to local experts.HealthOct 8, 2022
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Kelowna doctor: Sleep apnea treatment can be life changingOne of the most common treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea is using what's called a CPAP machine while sleeping at night.Dec 19, 2018
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Kelowna sleep clinic sees about 1,500 people every year; about half diagnosed with sleep apneaIt can go undiagnosed for years, even decades. That's because the symptoms occur while a person is asleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing during the night.Dec 18, 2018
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Could your snoring have long-term effects on your health?It turns out snoring can damage more than your relationship, it can also take a toll on your health. But what should you watch for?HealthJan 29, 2018
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Sleep apnea patients in Saskatchewan to receive CPAP machine at discountSaskatchewan patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea will be able to purchase a CPAP machine on loan at a discount starting Oct. 1.HealthSep 13, 2017
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Women with insomnia more likely to deliver premature babies: studyThe study found women with sleep disorders were about twice as likely to deliver babies more than six weeks early.HealthAug 10, 2017
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Could a ‘smart T-shirt’ save your life? Université Laval technology monitors breathingResearchers at Université Laval in Quebec City have created a smart T-shirt that monitors the wearer’s respiratory rate in real time.CanadaMay 19, 2017
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Poor sleep linked to memory problems in older adultsSleep researchers say older adults should seek treatment for sleep disorders and try to get more rest if they want to reduce their risk of health problems.HealthApr 26, 2017
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