Sleep on It: Sleep Apnea & How it Affects Your Health

Sleep is important to overall health and well-being, but some people experience serious sleep disturbances, like sleep apnea. Dr. Mariell Jessup, Chief Science and Medical Officer for the American Heart Association, gives the facts on how are sleep apnea and heart disease are related.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Health in the Headlines
3:46 Why is sleep so important to overall health and well-being?
5:00 How are sleep apnea and heart disease related?
6:32 How is sleep apnea treated in adults?
8:51 Can children experience sleep apnea?
10:00 What are some of the symptoms of sleep apnea in children?
11:07 How is sleep apnea diagnosed in children and teenagers?
12:27 What can put a child at risk for sleep apnea?
13:07 How is sleep apnea treated in children?
14:10 How does sleep apnea differ in adults and children?
15:30 Final thoughts