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Welcome To SJ A.W.A.K.E.

"Alert, Well, and Keeping Energetic"

We are an all-volunteer organization.

So, How much sleep do you need?

Researchers suggest that the average adult get between 7-1/2 hours to 8-1/2, and children 14 and younger should get 9-1/2 hours of sleep each night.


A health awareness group for patients with sleep apnea and their families and friends

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Sleep Apnea Association
A.W.A.K.E. Network

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What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea is a medical disorder in which someone stops breathing after falling asleep. An apnea is arbitrarily defined as a cessation of airflow lasting at least 10 seconds.

There are three types of Sleep Apnea:

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Mixed Sleep Apnea
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