{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth-matters.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fis-your-snoring-a-sign-of-sleep-apnea-ZSLBFCiE","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Is Your Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea?","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/261e0c39-021d-4f7f-ad90-c6c6d26f9479/371e6d67-ac0d-44b8-b9a6-ec3c1d19226d/showcover_showhealth_matters_copy.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/fab6d996-f5e5-4be8-9c51-7e5a01c94110\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Is Your Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea?\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Snoring is common, but when is it a sign of something more serious? In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Ana Krieger, director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, explains the difference between ordinary snoring and sleep apnea, a condition that affects millions of people and often goes undiagnosed.\nDr. Krieger discusses the warning signs of disrupted sleep, how sleep apnea can impact memory, concentration, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being, and why quality sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. She also shares practical strategies to improve sleep hygiene and reviews the latest treatment options available for sleep apnea.\nWhether you're concerned about your own snoring or that of a loved one, this conversation offers valuable insights into how better sleep can support a healthier life."}