Q: If you think that you have sleep apnea, see a doctor as soon as possible. There is no blood test to detect sleep apnea. It is diagnosed based on symptoms of fatigue, waking up feeling unrefreshed, family history, and sleep study results.  Diagnosis will also include a physical examination to see if there is a blockage in your mouth, throat or nose. Symptoms of all sleep apneas include:  Snoring Episodes where you stop breathing Abrupt waking with shortness of breath Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat Difficulty staying asleep Daytime sleepiness and waking up unrefreshed Difficulty concentrating Mood changes and irritability A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, may help determine if you have sleep apnea. A polysomnogram records brain activity, eye movements, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, snoring, and chest movement. A sleep study can be done in a sleep study center or at home. During the sleep study, painless sensors are attached to your head, chest, face, arms, legs, and fingers.  Then, you will go to sleep and you will be monitored while you sleep. There are 3 types of sleep apnea (SA). The 3 types are:  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is caused by a blockage of the breathing tubes during sleep. This is the most common form of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea (CSA). CSA happens when the brain doesn’t send the correct signals to the muscles that control breathing. Complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). CSAS is a combination of OSA and CSA.
A: See a doctor to get a diagnosis. Request a sleep study. Learn about the different types of sleep apnea.

Q: You’ll have an easier time remembering the information you study if it’s something that you care about or can get excited about. Now, some stuff in school will be naturally interesting for you, but other stuff may seem really boring on the surface. When this happens, you’ll have to find a way to get yourself interested in the material. There are lots of different ways to go about this, but you can try:  Finding a reason why the information will be useful to you later in life. For example, the math you’re learning can help you calculate how much money you’ll need to save in order to retire. Be smart, and you might even be able to figure out how to retire early. Make the information into a story. For example, if you’re studying history, find a way to adapt what you’re learning into your own episode of Game of Thrones. If you’re studying science, think of a way that the science could be used to make your superhero origin story. If you pay very close attention during the original lectures, not only will you have an easier time remembering the information but you’ll also be able to study more efficiently because your brain will have an easier time recalling the information. Really work to listen when you’re in class and keep yourself engaged with the conversation of learning by asking questions and really getting involved with the lessons. . Another good way to “listen” to the lecture is to take notes. This will help keep you on track for paying attention, but it will also give you great material to study from later. Remember, when you take notes, the idea isn’t to write down everything that your teacher says. Instead, write down the important stuff. Write down the outline of the lecture and fill it in with facts, and explanations for the tough concepts that you know you’ll struggle with. For example, if you were taking notes on each article, you’d probably break your notes down for each section of the article, and write one or two takeaways for each step. You can help yourself remember what you learn and also help yourself get more interested in what you’re studying by taking ownership of your education and looking for more information outside of what your teacher talks about. This can help you better understand the concepts but also give you a more solid framework on which you can build with the information covered in class. You might even find interesting things that you think are really cool! For example, let’s say you’re studying chemistry and your teacher is talking about the discovery of all sorts of new compounds around the late 1800s and early 1900s. You might stop and think to yourself, “What did people do with all this new stuff?” If you did some research, you’d find out that all those new compounds were used to make new, brightly colored paints. These new colors were responsible for an artistic revolution which gave us painters like Van Gogh and Monet. If you’re having a hard time following along with what your teacher is saying, try giving yourself a bit more context for the information. Sometimes, when you can more clearly visualize what’s being discussed, you’ll have an easier time understanding what’s happening and keep track of new information as it comes in. For example, if you’re studying history but you find you just can’t keep track of everything that’s happening, try going to a museum or watching a documentary that deals with that subject. This will give you something to imagine as you learn and it might even explain some ideas in a different and better way than your teacher.
A: Find things to enjoy. Actively listen. Take notes Do your own research. Get some context.

Q: In this method, you'll use water, glow sticks, and several other common ingredients to make water that doesn't need a black light to glow. As in the methods above, start by filling a clear container, like a bottle or jar, with water. You'll also need a few other things before you get started:  One or more glow sticks Scissors Dish soap Hydrogen peroxide Waterproof gloves Take each glowstick, find the glass vial within, and bend the stick until you feel a "crack." The tube should immediately begin to glow — this will be easiest to see if the lights are off. Repeat this for each glow stick. The more glow sticks you use, the brighter your water will be.  Glow sticks are available at party stores and many department stores (especially around Halloween.) They are generally very cheap — a 100-pack can cost as little as $12.  Try to find the largest glowsticks available, so that your water can offer the most luminescence as possible. Put your gloves on. Using your scissors, carefully cut off the tip of each glow stick and pour the glowing liquid within into the water. Mix the water and the glowing liquid. Be careful — remember that each glow stick contains broken glass. ) Your water should now be glowing, but with a few extra ingredients, you can make it even better. Measure out a few capfuls of hydrogen peroxide and pour them into the mixture, then squirt in about a half-teaspoon of ordinary dish soap (e.g., Palmolive, Ajax, etc.) The two chemicals in a glow stick are diphenyl oxalate (in the plastic tube) and hydrogen peroxide (in the inner glass vial.) When you crack the tube, the glass vial breaks and the two chemicals mix, producing light. Adding extra hydrogen peroxide is the same as adding more of the chemical in the glass vial, which makes the reaction brighter. Dish soap contains chemicals that reduce the surface tension of the water, making it easier for the hydrogen peroxide and the diphenyl oxalate to mix. When you're finished, seal your container and shake it (or just stir it) to make sure that all the ingredients have mixed. When you're done, your water will glow with or without a black light (though a black light can enhance the effect.) This mixture is not safe to drink.
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Fill a container with water and grab your materials. Crack your glowstick(s). Pour the glowing contents into the water. Add hydrogen peroxide and dish soap (optional. Shake and enjoy!