Serious Health Issues

Having problems sleeping once in awhile is not a serious issue.  But if you have a sleep disorder (like insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome or narcolepsy)--you are placing yourself at risk.

Sleep disorders have been associated with major health issues like heart attacks strokes, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and gastrointestinal reflux.  In addition, it is extremely dangerous to drive a vehicle or operate machinery.  Accident do happen and if you are sleepy, you increase your chance of being in an accident.

To follow is some research information on how sleep disorders have been associated with various sleep disorders.  Take the time and read the information.  If you feel you have a sleep disorder, talk with your primary physician or contact our sleep center to schedule a consult!

Heart Attacks & Sleep Disorders
Sleep Apnea Associated with Heart Disease
Sleep Apnea Associated with Heart Attacks & Diabetes new
 

STROKES & Sleep Disorders
Severe Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Stroke In Elderly

Sleep Apnea & Hypertension
 

SLEEP & OUR BODY
Do Sleeping Pills Work?
Sleep and Our Body Repairing Itself
Sleep Disorders and Stress
 

FATIGUE & Sleep Disorders  new
Truck Driver Receives 4 Years for Killing 5 People
Falling Asleep At The Wheel While On Vacation
2 Counts of Vehicular Homocide
Woman Falls Asleep, Kills Herself and Injures Others
Poll:  Fatigue on Road, A Serious Problem
Maggie's Law Enforced
 

Obesity & Sleep Disorders
Sleep, Children, Weight & Exercise
Sleep & Overweight Kids
 

Shift Workers and Sleep Disorders new
Comair Airplane Crash Related To Employee Fatigue