Chronic snoring is more than a nuisance — experts warn it may signal sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep and strains the heart. Repeated oxygen drops trigger inflammation, ...

Many are familiar with CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea, but fewer realize an oral appliance is an effective alternative. So how do you know if you’re a good candidate?

Magnesium is touted as a sleep cure-all, but for apnea patients, the reality is nuanced, so let's analyze where it fits.

A night-shift worker finishes at dawn. Their phone says Tuesday, but their body feels like it's Monday. The body's internal ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female who has a hard time staying asleep. I have been taking melatonin to help. I read ...

A new study finds that having obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk that a person will eventually develop Parkinson’s disease, and the more severe the apnea, the higher the risk. CPAP therapy ...

Many people who have obstructive sleep apnea do not know that they have the condition, but may experience its symptoms: poor sleep quality, trouble falling asleep, and daytime sleepiness. People with ...

Chronic sleep deprivation acts as a systemic stressor, elevating risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysregulation while impairing cognitive function.

Some studies point to melatonin use as beneficial to heart health, while others say the opposite. Here’s how to make sense of ...

Sleep apnea is a condition that makes you stop breathing while you are sleeping It can affect your health in many ways Here’s ...

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether ...

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits ...