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The Importance of REM Sleep

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The importance of REM sleep

Sleep isn’t just a nightly ritual; it’s vital to our overall health and well-being. By understanding the science behind REM sleep, we can make informed choices about our sleep habits and enhance our mental and emotional resilience.

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The importance of REM sleep

The Importance of REM Sleep

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Sleep isn't just a nightly ritual; it's vital to our overall health and well-being. By understanding the science behind REM sleep, we can make informed choices about our sleep habits and enhance our mental and emotional resilience.
Can sleep apnea cause car accidents?

Can sleep apnea cause car accidents?

Thousands of Canadians suffer from sleep apnea causing heart disease and diabetes but today the question on everybody’s mind is: can sleep apnea cause car accidents?
Hot tips for summertime sleeping

Hot tips for summertime sleeping

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These top tips can help you get a good night’s sleep every night this summer so that you can have the energy to enjoy the season to the fullest
7 signs that you might have sleep apnea

7 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

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What are the seven signs you might have sleep apnea? Over 800,000 Canadian men and women suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Are you one of them?
Undiagnosed OSA in Women

Undiagnosed OSA in Women

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Symptoms that point to OSA can be less pronounced in women than men, but studies suggest the consequences are just as damaging for women, if not worse. And it may be more common in women than we think.
4 Tips for using your CPAP machine with spring allergies

4 Tips for using your CPAP machine with spring allergies

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Spring has sprung and so has allergy season in Montreal, making it a challenge for CPAP users who also struggle with a stuffy nose and sneezing fits...
A breath of fresh air for Mother Earth

A breath of fresh air for Mother Earth

Earth week reminds us to take stock of what we’re doing and think of ways we could improve. Learn how Apnea Health is investing in greener options in order to reduce its carbon footprint.
Daylight Saving Time and how your internal clock reacts

Daylight Saving Time and how your internal clock reacts

Some dread when they “lose” that all-important hour of sleep in the Spring and for others, the change in routine is disruptive and at times, detrimental. Read on to learn the effects of Daylight Saving time on sleep apnea sufferers...
Love your pet day

Love your pet day

Owning a pet has many benefits — from instant companionship to helping reduce stress. On February 20, show your pets how much you appreciate all the love and support they provide.
Sleep better, live better

Sleep better, live better in 2023

While exercise and weight loss may be your top objectives for this year, it can be difficult to achieve them without better sleep. In this month's blog, we share with you all the benefits of a good sleep, some of which may really surprise you!
Dangerous ties between obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes

Dangerous ties between obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes

There are proven links between diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that are too strong to ignore.
Get the lowdown on Daylight Saving Time

Get the lowdown on Daylight Saving Time

This weekend will bring a treat to those who love to sleep. Daylight Saving Time kicks in early Sunday, Nov. 3, meaning you'll need to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night. Of course, talking about DST brings up the inevitable debate about the usefulness of the practice.
How to get used to the CPAP machine

How to get used to the CPAP machine

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So, you’ve been told you have sleep apnea and you need to start using a CPAP machine. Chantale, our RT par excellence, has prepared an fun and informative blog for you on everything CPAP adaptation.
Does anyone die from not sleeping?

Does anyone die from not sleeping?

Dead tired, finished, run-down, done in, dead on your feet – all are colourful ways of saying you’re exhausted from lack of sleep. But can you actually die from not sleeping?
NFL Stars With Sleep Apnea

NFL Stars With Sleep Apnea

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Did you know that roughly 1/3 of NFL players suffer from sleep apnea? However, with the help of their CPAP treatment, NFL stars with sleep apnea were still able to be at the top of their game.
Is snoring suffocating your marriage?

Is snoring suffocating your marriage?

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We talk about a lot of issues in these blogs, and you hear a lot about the negative health impacts of leaving Obstructive Sleep Apnea untreated, but have you thought about how it affects your relationship with your partner?
Should I use CPAP when I have a cold?

Should I use CPAP when I have a cold?

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Cold and flu season is upon us and when you use CPAP treatment, a cold makes things a little tougher. Learn how to beat congestion while treating sleep apnea.
CPAP And Your Heart Health

CPAP And Your Heart Health

Sleep apnea is dangerous for your heart and cardiovascular system because it deprives the body of oxygen. The good news is, using CPAP may help both sleep apnea and heart health at the same time.
CPAP and Your Sexual Health

CPAP and Your Sexual Health

Sleep apnea is harmful for your sex life, especially for men. The good news is, using CPAP may help both sleep apnea AND your sex life!
Would you feel better with a full face CPAP mask?

Would you feel better with a full face CPAP mask?

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Full face masks today are comfortable and easy to wear, and for lots of people they work better than their more compact cousins. Here are some reasons a bigger mask might be a fit for you…
Dealing with the growing problem of insomnia in Canada

Dealing with the growing problem of insomnia in Canada

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Rates of insomnia are on the rise in Canada. 40% of Canadians have experienced one or more symptoms of insomnia and only 13% have consulted their doctor about it.
Can my sleep apnea be cured? Or improved?

Can my sleep apnea be cured? Or improved?

It’s often after years of lost sleep that patients decide to speak with their doctor and proceed with a home sleep test to see if they have sleep apnea.
Could memory loss be caused by sleep apnea?

Could memory loss be caused by sleep apnea?

Many people think memory issues are part of aging. But is your snoring and forgetfulness caused by age – or sleep apnea? Good news! Forgetfulness caused by sleep apnea can be reversed!
Do you really need a humidifier with your CPAP?

Do you really need a humidifier with your CPAP?

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So, you were told that you stop breathing while you’re asleep, maybe lots of times an hour, and you need to go on the “blower.” Every CPAP user in Quebec has to deal with it: the need for humidity in our climate.
Sleep well, get moving, and feel great!

Sleep well, get moving, and feel great!

I absolutely love my job. I love it because it lets me help people find better sleep. But it’s not just better sleep they’re finding, and I see it all the time in our patients - improving sleep benefits all sorts of things: relationships, work, sex drive, social interactions, stress management, and more! 
Alcohol and apnea: a risky mix

Alcohol and apnea: a risky mix

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Alcohol and sleep make for strange bedfellows at the best of times. While having a drink (or three) before bed can relax your muscles and indeed lead to falling asleep faster, in reality your body is not achieving restorative sleep when you’ve been drinking.
Sleep apnea may be a surprising symptom of menopause

Sleep apnea may be a surprising symptom of menopause

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October is Menopause Awareness Month. Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women, although menopausal symptoms vary from one woman to another. Menopause is accompanied by many well-known symptoms, such as hot flashes and fatigue, but sleep apnea can be a surprising symptom of menopause.
High blood pressure and sleep apnea: you can’t afford to ignore the link anymore.

High blood pressure and sleep apnea: you can’t afford to ignore the link anymore.

Obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure are clearly linked, studies show. Find out about obstructive sleep apnea, and how Apnée Santé can help.
The hidden link between snoring and low sex drive? Sleep apnea

The hidden link between snoring and low sex drive? Sleep apnea

Snoring and erectile dysfunction can both make your love life go limp. The hidden link between snoring and low sex drive? Sleep apnea. The good news? It can be treated without drugs!
How to lose weight and sleep better at the same time

How to lose weight and sleep better at the same time

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Why do we pack on the pounds when we are sleep deprived? Find out how sleep apnea may be the culprit responsible for your weight gain.

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