Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sleep apnea

Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by heleninboodler on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:06PM (#30768680)

FYI, your target user is probably an old fart such as myself that really, really thought your name was hellosleep based on reading this intro.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by dang on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:08PM (#30768703)

I had the same impression so often while editing this text that I emailed the founders and suggested they try to get the domain. It would be such a great name for this startup!

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by heleninboodler on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:13PM (#30768763)

Not going to lie, I checked to see if it was available (it was). Hope it still is if they decide to grab it.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by maxgreenfeld on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:25PM (#30768905)

We will definitely consider it!

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by onion2k on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:20PM (#30768845)

your target user is probably an old fart...

FWIW sleep apnea isn't that much more prevalent in older people. The risk of developing it approximately doubles between 30 and 60, but that could be partially explained by people being more willing to seek help with their sleep as they get older. A lot of younger people with sleep problems just ignore them and remain dangerously tired all the time...

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by kayxspre on Friday March 25, 2022 @06:17AM (#30800358)

This. I would add that in my case, I was diagnosed with OSA after I was referred from specialized clinic during my treatment of other condition/checkup (either of these, can't recall). I'll be 29 this year and have been using CPAP for 3-4 years.

I observe that my mother has the similar condition like myself when sleeping, and persuaded her to get diagnosed. She has OSA as well, but less severe. Maybe the indicator of abnormal sleep condition as observed by self or someone close by would convince people to seek help.

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Re:Launch HN: Helio Sleep (YC S21) – One-stop portal for sle... by readdit on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:25PM (#30768916)

Arguably a much better name.

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