Sleep Apnea is incredibly common but rarely diagnosed. Notice the vicious cycle sleep apnea and its side effects have on sufferers.

One cause of sleep apnea is excess weight. With excess weight, the tissues of the neck and throat begin to fill up with fat, which often collapses the windpipe during sleeping and cuts off the airflow to the lungs. This in turn leads other serious health complications. (From The Seven Numbers by Dr. Scott Conard)

Solutions for sleep apnea include losing excess weight, avoiding smoking and alcohol, sleeping on your side, and using a special mouth guard. Take a look at this information from an Indianapolis family dentist for more tips.