Would You Pay $20,000 for a Bed That Could Help You Stop Snoring?
By CHRIS MORRIS January 12, 2018 No matter how much you might love your spouse, it’s hard to hang onto that affection when their snoring jolts you awake in the middle of the night. That buzzsaw sound cuts through us like nails on a chalkboard, sometimes triggering irrational rage—even though we know it’s not being done deliberately. But a new bed from an Italian manufacturer aims to restore peace in the bedroom. Magniflex, an Italian mattress manufacturer, has recently started selling the Magni Smartech in the U.S., a $20,000 smart bed that, in addition to tracking things like heartbeat and sleep …
10 Alternatives to CPAP for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
JANE RACEY GLEESON | August 22, 2017 6:00 AM | UofMHealth.org A mask that delivers pressurized air during sleep, CPAP is a standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. But other options, when necessary, are available. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience obstructed or restricted breathing for periods of 10 seconds or longer during sleep. Doctors typically can diagnose OSA in two ways: via an overnight sleep study at a clinic or an at-home test. Left untreated, OSA may raise the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, heart arrhythmia or insulin resistance. The standard treatment for OSA is …
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