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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a global disease with increasing incidence and its comorbidities, especially metabolic syndrome. One of the main factors leading to sleep apnea is obesity. and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. OSA is a condition that needs to be managed, and the disease can be treated through the use of CPAP therapy. Awareness of this global problem is increasing, and health care systems are providing preventive measures, diagnostics, and treatment options. The main preventable risk factors for reducing obesity are awareness of lifestyle changes (dietary behaviour, smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.) and understanding the importance of exercise. If these lifestyle changes were widely implemented, not only would the consequences of obesity and sleep apnea be reduced, but the incidence of cardiovascular disease would also be greatly reduced. The public needs to be made aware of the importance of losing weight through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery to improve quality of life. These preventive measures, screening measures, and treatment strategies for obesity and OSA can significantly reduce the incidence of obesity, as well as the incidence of OSA and related complications such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease. and OSA and related comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease. and OSA and related comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease.

f you have tossed and turned overnight, you will know how you felt the next day—tiredness, irritability, and confusion. But missing the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night will not only make you feel groggy and grumpy. The long-term effects of sleep deprivation are real. It exhausts your mental capacity and puts your physical health at real risks. Science has linked lack of sleep with many health problems, from weight gain to weakened immune system.

Every night you ride a roller coaster and experience different stages of sleep. Although you don't know what's going on while you're napping, your brain and body are active. Each stage of sleep has a different impact on how you feel the next day. Read on to learn which phase helps your brain, which phase restores your body, and whether you're getting a good balance between each phase each night.

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing pauses repeatedly while you sleep. When this happens, your body wakes you up to resume breathing. These multiple sleep interruptions can prevent you from getting a good night's sleep and leave you feeling extra tired during the day. Sleep apnea doesn't just make you drowsy, though. If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other long-term health risks.