{"id":25,"date":"2020-10-22T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T17:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2020-11-03T17:58:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T17:58:59","slug":"is-your-sleep-apnea-making-you-age-more-rapidly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/22\/is-your-sleep-apnea-making-you-age-more-rapidly\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Sleep Apnea Making You Age More Rapidly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that over 18 million Americans struggle with sleep apnea<\/a>? Perhaps even more shocking, it is believed that roughly 10 million people in the U.S. remain undiagnosed and untreated! Unfortunately, this prevalent sleeping disorder can lead to unpleasant consequences, like restless sleep, daytime drowsiness, and morning headaches. But can it also make you age more rapidly? Read on for the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Can Sleep Apnea Make You Age More Rapidly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the answer is a resounding yes! Preliminary findings of recent research found that the problematic breathing associated with sleep disruption is associated with age acceleration. Therefore, undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea can affect your quality of sleep, overall health, and<\/em> your appearance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Symptoms of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Considering the large number of patients with sleep apnea that go untreated, it is crucial to be aware of the common symptoms so you can recognize them in yourself and your partner. So, if you notice any of the below, make sure to seek treatment immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n