April 29, 2026

What I wish I knew about sleep apnea after years of living exhausted

Health
After a decade of terrible sleep, Jason Holmes had enough. It wasn’t the heavy reliance on caffeine that prompted him to see a doctor, or even the fact he occasionally fell asleep in the stands at NFL games. It was nearly nodding off while driving to work. “I wish I knew that obstructive sleep apnea was a thing,” said Holmes. “I was just waking up extremely tired. Every workday, I’d ask myself: What do I do to stay awake?” His primary care physician referred him to a sleep specialist, and received an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis. Learn more about how the diagnosis and sleep apnea treatment changed his life.

April 27, 2026

American Sleep Apnea Association rebrands as the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network

HME News
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) has rebranded as the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN). WSCN will build upon the 35-year-old ASAA's legacy of advocacy, education, research and support for people with sleep apnea, while expanding its reach to address the growing global demand for guidance around whole-day health. The organization says it is redefining what it means to live well and make every moment count, acknowledging that life happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

April 24, 2026

What I wish I knew about obstructive sleep apnea symptoms so I could’ve gotten help sooner

Health
Vincent Morales, an Atlanta-based Real Estate professional and health advocate, has lived with sleep apnea throughout much of his adult life, often managing its effects without fully understanding its impact on his energy, focus, and overall performance. After years of pushing through exhaustion, he ultimately took the steps to seek proper diagnosis and treatment. Today, he shares his experience to raise awareness around sleep health and encourage other professionals to prioritize rest as a foundational part of self-care and long-term success.

April 22, 2026

Rising temperatures linked with increased obstructive sleep apnea burden

Sleep Review
Rising temperatures are linked to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study published at an American Thoracic Society international conference. The study also found that, under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years. In addition to highlighting the critical importance of limiting global warming, the findings also emphasize the immediate need for strategies to alleviate the health and economic impacts of OSA as it becomes more common and severe, the researchers say.

April 17, 2026

Say cheese! Could cheese be the secret to better sleep?

Food & Wine
Data from recent research involving 400,000 participants revealed that eating cheese influenced 23 biomarkers linked to sleep apnea. Researchers discovered that people who ate cheese had a 28% lower risk of having sleep apnea than those who didn’t. Not only that, the data found that eating cheese influenced 23 biomarkers linked to sleep apnea. (Biomarkers are molecules found in the blood that can indicate what’s happening in the body.) Cheese anyone?

April 15, 2026

How aging affects sleep

National Institute on Aging
As you age, how you sleep changes. Older people tend to go to sleep earlier and get up earlier than they did when they were younger. Getting enough sleep helps you stay healthy and alert. However, many older people don’t sleep well. Sleep disorders become more common with age, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and movement disorders, such as restless legs syndrome. Practicing better sleep habits and being diagnosed and treated if you have a sleep disorder may help improve your sleep.

April 2, 2026

Woman diagnosed with sleep apnea takes matters into own hands

Los Angeles Times
Weight gain can bring unexpected health challenges, and for one woman, it led to the diagnosis of sleep apnea. After giving birth to her daughter, a Reddit user named Erica, became aware of her own snoring and was diagnosed with sleep apnea. The cause was a 70-pound weight gain during pregnancy. She was advised by her doctor to lose weight to relieve the symptoms. She followed that advice and lost her pregnancy weight. Excess weight can contribute to or exacerbate the condition, and patients are encouraged to lose weight to alleviate symptoms, according to experts.

"Sleep apnea often gets worse with extra weight, especially around the neck and upper airway. That extra tissue can make the airway narrower, which increases the chances of it collapsing during sleep," Dr. Hussain Ahmad, a hospital doctor with 10 years of experience, told Newsweek. “When someone loses a lot of weight, it reduces that pressure and can improve or even reverse sleep apnea. It doesn't happen for everyone, but in many cases—especially if the apnea was mild to moderate—weight loss can make a big difference."

Learn more about Erica’s weight loss journey and how it helped her sleep apnea .