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July 2, 2026 |
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Morning!
Over my years of covering health research, there’s a glaring problem that goes under-noticed: Women’s symptoms don’t present the same as men’s.
So when women are struggling, it’s not always clocked because it doesn’t align with the “common” (i.e., male) presentation. Read on to learn how that relates specifically to sleep apnea.
I’ve also got some favorite resources for low-lift ways to stay on top of your daily health habits. —Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor Know someone struggling with sleep issues? Be sure to share the newsletter with them! |
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What women need to know about sleep apneaTired despite spending plenty of time in bed? Feeling burnt out or anxious, but you can pinpoint why? Sleep apnea has long been viewed as a primarily male condition, but new research highlights why we should look deeper at the unique symptoms women present:¹
- They found that women consistently reported a greater symptom burden compared to men, and were more likely to experience frequent headaches, nightmares, nighttime urination, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, cognitive issues, and greater dissatisfaction with social activities.
- Women were not reporting more of the symptoms we typically associate with sleep apnea, like snoring and nighttime gasping.
If these symptoms ring a bell, or you’ve tried to improve your sleep and keep coming up short, maybe it’s time to discuss a sleep study with your doctor.
Read more about the sleep apnea signs most women are missing.
+Sleep apnea 101
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Don’t ignore this common sleep complaint |
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Maybe it’s not “just snoring.”
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. has at least mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).²
- As many as 90% of cases go undiagnosed³
- Untreated OSA disrupts sleep and leads to long-term health concerns⁴
- Snoring also impacts the sleep of the entire household
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Snoring doesn’t have to ruin your sleep |
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Are you ready to put an ending to your snoring woes—or your partner's woes? eXciteOSA ® is a non-invasive, clinically-tested device that can reduce or eliminate snoring within 20 minutes a day in as little as 6 weeks. Save 20% with code SUMMERZZZ. |
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Bodies are cool!Did you know your skin, hair, and nails are a window into your deeper health status? Because these are among the fastest-renewing tissues in the body, they're heavily dependent on a steady nutrient supply, and tend to show shortfalls before other symptoms emerge.
- Iron deficiency is associated with more than fatigue. Koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails caused by an upward curving of the nail plate) appears in roughly 5% of chronic iron deficiency anemia cases, and telogen effluvium (a form of hair shedding) is another documented sign.²
- Zinc deficiency can look a lot like a skin condition, presenting with eczema-like patches and hair loss, and is frequently mistaken for something else entirely.²
- Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin hyperpigmentation and lateral nail streaking (called longitudinal melanonychia).³
None of this is a diagnosis on its own, but it's worth knowing what signs your body might be trying to share.
+Nutrients matter
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Ailsa Cowell, M.S. |
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
eXciteOSA® is a FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for mild obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Consult your doctor to see if it’s right for you. Individual results may vary. Learn more, including risks and benefits, at springsleep.com |
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