Health

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What’s a CPAP Machine, and How Does It Work?

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What’s a CPAP Machine, and How Does It Work?

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most commonly prescribed device for treating sleep apnea disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes interruptions or pauses in your breathing, often because your throat or airways briefly collapse or something temporarily blocks them. A CPAP machine sends a steady flow of pressurized air into your nose and mouth as you sleep. This keeps your airways open and helps you breathe normally. Let’s take a closer look at how this machine works, the pros and cons of using one, and other options for sleep apnea.

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How to Find the Best Health Care in a Post-Pandemic World

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How to Find the Best Health Care in a Post-Pandemic World

Back in September, the AARP Bulletin published a package of stories called “Beat the System” that detailed how to get the best possible customer service. Readers told us they found the advice collection hugely helpful. So in that spirit, we’re back with a new edition of “Beat the System,” this time focusing on how to find the health experts and health services you need in these challenging times.

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Starting a Fitness Routine

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Starting a Fitness Routine

When thinking of starting a fitness regime, many people may envision smelly gyms, sweaty feet, and plenty of grunting and pain. Often lofty goals, such as races or competitions, sway people from starting a sensible routine. Fitness goals should be about improving our health and how we interact with the world, not about increasing our status.

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Helping Seniors Through Transitions in Aging

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Helping Seniors Through Transitions in Aging

Seniors face many transitions. For those who have been independent for a long time, an increased need for assistance and support can be especially challenging. It’s important to ease seniors’ transitions.