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Sleep Hygiene & Science

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Science Behind Post-Thanksgiving Sleepiness – CPAPnation

Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, feasting, and…the infamous turkey nap. You’ve probably experienced it: a hearty Thanksgiving meal is followed by an irresistible urge to curl up on the couch and snooze. But is the turkey really to blame? Let’s separate myth from science and explore why we feel so sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner—and how […]

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How Travel, Mountains, and Air Pressure Affect Y – CPAPnation

If you’ve ever taken your CPAP machine on a mountain getaway or traveled to a high-altitude destination, you may have noticed your sleep feels a little different. That’s because altitude changes more than just the view, it also affects the air pressure your CPAP relies on to treat sleep apnea effectively. Whether you live in

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SnoreRx vs PureSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces Compared

SnoreRx and PureSleep belong to the mandibular advancement device (MAD) group. The design forces your jaw forward, which opens up your airway to allow you to breathe while asleep without snoring. You wear both the SnoreRx Plus and PureSleep inside your mouth. PureSleep Mouthpiece The PureSleep comes in two parts: an upper piece and a lower

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ZQuiet vs SnoreRx Snoring Mouthpieces Compared

The ZQuiet, like the SnoreRx Plus, holds your jaw slightly forward to keep your airway open. Each device belongs to a standard line of anti-snoring devices known as MADs (mandibular advancement device). My wife and I tried both. Personally I prefer ZQuiet, but my wife found that she had slightly better results with the SnoreRx Plus

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SnoreRX vs SnoreMD Pro Anti-Snoring MouthGuards Compared

The SnoreRx and Snore MD Pro are mandibular advancement devices or MADs. These type of anti-snoring devices keep your jaw thrust forward so that your airway remains open and you don’t snore. You wear these versions of a MAD inside your mouth. Both SnoreRx Plus and SnoreMD Pro have Flex Jaw to help customize the fit. Snoring

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Managing Sleep Apnea as a Tea – CPAPnation

A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and when one partner has sleep apnea, both individuals can feel the effects. Loud snoring, disrupted sleep, and fatigue can strain even the strongest relationships. However, tackling sleep apnea as a team can strengthen your bond while improving your health and quality of life. Here’s how

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What Are the Signs of Sleep Deficiency?

We’ve all had those nights—tossing, turning, watching the clock, and waking up feeling less than refreshed. But when a single poor night’s sleep turns into a pattern, it evolves from mere tiredness into a true state of sleep deficiency. This condition, which encompasses not just insufficient sleep duration but also poor sleep quality and misaligned

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Understanding Sleep Cycle Stages

You spend roughly a third of your life asleep, but have you ever wondered what actually happens after you close your eyes? Sleep is far from a monolithic state of unconsciousness. It is a dynamic, highly organized process of restoration, repair, and learning, orchestrated in a series of repeating patterns known as sleep cycles. Understanding

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