Can Your Smartwatch Detect Sleep Apnea?
None can diagnose it, but some can screen for possible signs.
You won't always know when you have sleep apnea. In fact, the only symptom some people notice is feeling exhausted after a full night's sleep. But there are other hints that you should consider seeing a doctor for evaluation, and some wearable tech can deliver those.
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops or is disrupted while you sleep. ("Apnea" comes from the Greek word for "without breath.") They typically last at least 10 seconds and can happen dozens of times per hour. As if its health risks and unpleasant symptoms weren't enough, sleep apnea can be hell on partners, too. Snoring, gasping and other restless behaviors can make it hard for both people to get a good night's sleep.
Confirming a diagnosis of sleep apnea requires medical testing. In some cases, that means spending...
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