From the July 2018 issue of Weill Cornell Medicine's Women's Health Advisor (WHA)

Getting Treatment for Sleep Apnea Can Help Protect Your Health

A CPAP machine is often recommended for sleep apnea, but if you can't use one, explore the alternatives.

By Dawn Bialy • June 28, 2018

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The amount and quality of your sleep can play a major role in your health. A growing body of research indicates that a sleep disorder called sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, complications following general anesthesia, accidents due to fatigue, and possibly even cancer. “What […]

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