{"id":283,"date":"2018-07-18T16:25:55","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T16:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=283"},"modified":"2018-07-18T16:25:55","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T16:25:55","slug":"sleep-apnea-southlake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/18\/sleep-apnea-southlake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sleep Apnea in Southlake Can Affect Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanSleep apnea is a common condition that affects nearly 18 million people in the United States — many of whom do not realize there is a serious problem at the root of their chronic snoring and tossing and turning. The effect\u00a0sleep apnea has on the brain can be especially worrisome, including memory loss, difficulty completing everyday tasks, and more. Fortunately, seeking sleep apnea treatment in Southlake can help to reverse these problems for better general health.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your Brain Needs Sleep<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most people would like to get more sleep if they could, and there is a reason we enjoy snoozing so much. It\u2019s because the body takes this time to release pent-up stress in order to recharge for the day ahead. And when you can\u2019t get enough sleep throughout the night, your vital organs (like the brain) simply don\u2019t have the chance to unwind that they need. That can leave you feeling groggy and irritable the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n

People who have sleep apnea may have their nightly rest interrupted hundreds of times per hour — and that adds up to a lot of lost sleep over time. Some of the most significant ways that a lack of sleep affects the brain include:<\/span><\/p>\n