Hidden Heart Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know

Your nightly rest could be harboring a hidden threat to your heart. Undiagnosed sleep apnea silently affects millions, dramatically increasing the risk of heart failure, arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac death. From seemingly minor symptoms like daytime fatigue or waking up with a dry mouth, your body might be sending help signals while you sleep. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
September 21, 2024
Good Morning!

Today, we explore sleep apnea's impact on heart health, the recall of baby powder due to asbestos concerns, the role of urinary bacteria in kidney stone prevention, and other health news.

Have a great weekend.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
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Hidden Heart Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know
Hidden Heart Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know
Your nightly rest could be harboring a hidden threat to your heart. Undiagnosed sleep apnea silently affects millions, dramatically increasing the risk of heart failure, arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac death. From seemingly minor symptoms like daytime fatigue or waking up with a dry mouth, your body might be sending help signals while you sleep.
A Particular Bacteria in Your Urine Can Help Protect Against Kidney Stones
A Particular Bacteria in Your Urine Can Help Protect Against Kidney Stones
Kidney stones impact about 10 percent of Americans. Recent research has discovered specific microbes in the urinary tract that either help prevent these painful crystals or promote them, providing new insights into this common condition.
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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
– John F. Kennedy –
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Downward Facing Dog With Split
This challenging exercise improves flexibility and strength by using all four limbs and engaging the hips.

Step 1: Stand with your arms by your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2: Bend forward at the hips and bring your arms down to the floor. Keep your back and knees straight.
Step 3: Walk your hands out so your palms and feet are flat on the floor and your hips are bent about 90 degrees.
Step 4: Extend one leg straight out behind you, keeping your knee straight, until your leg is in line with your body at approximately 45 to 55 degrees. Lower your leg back down and repeat the movement on the other side.
Step 5: This counts as 1 repetition. Try to perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions per leg.

This exercise works a lot of muscles simultaneously and can be challenging, so don't be discouraged if you find it difficult. With practice, it will get easier.

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