Drowsy Driving is as dangerous as Drunk Driving

Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Drivers are 15 times more likely to be involved in a deadly motor vehicle accident when they have excessive daytime sleepiness, a common symptom of sleep apnea. Motor vehicle accidents due to drowsy driving account for $48 billion in medical cost each year. Current legislation recommends […]

Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea

Our bodies are designed with a precise balance of interactions of many enzymes and hormones. This design allows us to function without even knowing that all of this chemistry is going on. However, when something occurs that upsets this balance, the body can no longer manage the daily events as designed and changes begin to […]

What is Snoring really?

Many factors, such as the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight, can lead to snoring. When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your […]

Reducing Heart Attack Risk with Oral Sleep Appliances

High blood pressure or heart problems: Sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that occur during sleep apnea increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) is greater than if you don’t. The more severe your sleep apnea, the greater the risk of […]

A “snore-fire” way to hurt your relationship

A “snore-fire” way to hurt your relationship American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Thursday, February 12, 2015 DARIEN, IL – If you’re looking to attract a sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, don’t be a snore. More than a quarter of Americans recently confessed that a snoring bed partner makes them annoyed or angry, according to a […]

Rising Prevalence of Sleep Apnea in U.S. Threatens Public Health

Public health and safety are threatened by the increasing prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea, which now afflicts at least 25 million adults in the U.S., according to the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project. Several new studies highlight the destructive nature of obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that increases the risk of high blood pressure, […]

Osteoporosis Risk Heightened Among Sleep Apnea Patients

A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of osteoporosis, particularly among women or older individuals, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) titled “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of Osteoporosis: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan”. The findings by Taiwanese researchers add […]

MS and Poor Sleep a Bad Combination

Having multiple sclerosis is tough enough, but sleep problems on top of this devastating disease can actually worsen what’s known as “MS fatigue.” In fact, a new study suggests that these sleep problems might be the root cause of the fatigue. The study ”The Under diagnosis of Sleep Disorders in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis” is […]

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Sleep Apnea Issues

More Research Ties Sleep Problems to Cardiac Outcomes According to researchers at the University of Toronto, minimizing sleep disorders following coronary angioplasty is a good way to stay alive longer. As summarized in a recent article titled “Symptoms of Disturbed Sleep Predict Major Adverse Cardiac Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention“, patients successfully treated with percutaneous […]