You probably already know that sleep is one of the pillars of good health. If you regularly get high-quality sleep, you can expect your brain and body to function better than if you constantly burn the candle at both ends. Unfortunately, if you have sleep apnea, you may have less control over the quantity and quality of your sleep — and your cardiovascular health could be at risk as a result! How is sleep apnea linked to your heart’s well-being, and what can you do to reduce your risk of serious complications? This blog post explains.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling more drained than when you went to bed the night before? If so, you might have sleep apnea. People with this condition suffer from obstructed or interrupted breathing and night that prevents them from completing all the stages of their sleep cycles necessary for deep rest and rejuvenation.

If you have this disorder, you likely also struggle with daytime exhaustion, which can sometimes be cured with a nap. However, dozing off briefly during the day can potentially keep you from resting properly at night. If you have sleep apnea and wonder whether napping affects your health, continue reading to learn more about it!