In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.
Why This Matters to You
New research continues to show a link between sleep apnea and an increased likelihood of experiencing memory or cognitive issues.
What This Means for Your Health in Georgia
“Sleep apnea should be seen as the unseen thief of restful nights and cognitive might!” Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine
Doctor’s Expert Insights About The Impact of Poor Sleep and Your Mental Health in Georgia
Know this: “Sleep apnea is often characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during your sleep. These disruptions can lead to reduced oxygen levels in the brain and potentially impact cognitive functions such as memory and concentration. Good sleep significantly benefits our health, while sleep apnea, especially if undiagnosed, can lead to serious issues. It disrupts sleep and is associated with cognitive decline and even heart health deterioration!
Many people, especially women, are underdiagnosed with sleep apnea.
Recognizing and treating sleep apnea early could play a significant role in preventing or delaying cognitive decline. And of course, this reduces the overall burden of dementia and other cognitive disorders on individuals, families, and healthcare systems.” Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine.
Actionable Steps: What You Can Do Next
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Further steps: The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a tool you can use to further your conversation with your healthcare team about your sleep. (Visit Resource Here)
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Most insurances in Georgia will cover your sleep study if it’s medically indicated. Talk to your healthcare team!
Health News Today: Untreated sleep apnea can lead to a host of problems including impaired thinking and cognition.
This new study was…
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