It is becoming more apparent that far too many people are not getting a refreshing night‘s sleep. They are not just annoying to their partner. In fact, people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea can reduce their life span by as much as 20 years. While many people diagnosed with this condition are prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) device, fewer than 50 % wear them. It is an unwieldy device (one person described it as having an octopus strapped to your face).