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Sleep is a time for rest for the entire body. Even the heart, which works day and night, naturally slows down during sleep. Anytime you awaken from sleep, even briefly, your heart rate and blood pressure quickly climb, a traumatic event.
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are associated with many serious medical conditions. Left untreated, they are a contributing factor in high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression.
- More than 35% of people with OSA suffer from high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart disease.
- Significantly, 83% of people who continue to suffer from high blood pressure despite taking three or more drugs, also have OSA.
- 75% of people who have had a stroke have OSA.
- A person with OSA is SEVEN times more likely to have a car accident.
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