You’ve had a couple of rough nights lately. You have a lot on your mind, and it’s kept you awake. Your long, stressful days at work haven’t helped your sleep deficit either. When the weekend finally comes, you plan on taking a long nap to make up for your lack of quality rest. But by the time you wake up from your siesta, you’re not feeling much better, and when Sunday night comes around, you struggle to fall asleep—which means you’re starting a new week with another sleep deficit.
Getting adequate sleep can be tricky, even for someone who doesn’t have a sleep disorder, and it can be tempting to take a nap during the day to make up for it. However, if you have sleep apnea, these naps can actually be harmful for your nighttime sleep and your overall health. Read on to learn more about the relationship between napping and sleep apnea.
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