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March 10, 2010

Stop sleep apnea

By Kashi Read more daily challenge and health advice
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the tendency to take shallow breaths or stop breathing entirely one or more times a night, while you sleep. Researchers have long known that OSA causes daytime drowsiness; now, they’re saying it can even damage the brain. In a recent study, South Korean scientists discovered that OSA hurts multiple parts of the brain’s cerebral cortex, or information processing center. If you suspect that you or someone you care about has OSA, challenge yourself today to make an appointment with a sleep specialist and find out so that you can treat the problem.

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  1. 48_santanita_20hair_1_
    readyforit commented on this. almost 2 years ago

    My husband is currently being tested for sleep apnea.

  2. User_48
    kboisvert commented on this. almost 2 years ago

    I have a cpap machine that I haven’t used in a long time. I am going to get it out and give it another try.