Better Sleep Better Health

Many people today have heard of Sleep Apnea, if not, you probably have at least heard the symptoms of it: The constant snoring rattling your tents when you’re on a camping trip with friends, the coworker who just can’t seem to stay awake during a meeting, or the guy in his car nodding off at the red light in front of you. It seems like we all know someone or are related to someone who does these sorts of things.

But how do you know whether you are at risk for this sort of behavior, after all, how can you watch yourself when asleep?

Here are some questions I found which could help you determine whether to get screened for Sleep Apnea:

• Do you wake up in the morning feeling unrefreshed or tired?

• Have you ever been told you snore?

• Have you ever been told you struggle, gasp, or stop breathing at night?

• Do you get morning headaches?

• Do you have a hard time staying awake during the day? What about without caffeine?

• Have you ever fallen asleep driving a car?

• Do you feel you have a hard time remembering things or focusing on tasks?

• Do you have high blood pressure?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should visit a sleep specialist to be screened for Sleep Apnea.