Although there are no absolute cures for sleep apnea, there are a number of treatments which can help overcome your sleep apnea symptoms, giving you back your rest and health. The treatment depends on the level of severity of the sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is not just about snoring, although your partner may be all… read more
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The Los Angeles coroner’s report listed Carrie Fisher’s cause of death as “sleep apnea with other factors.” Dentist and Sleep Disorder Specialist, Dr. Keith Valachi, DDS, stopped by KATU to shed more light on sleep apnea in women.
Do you know what age group snores the most? Do men snore more than woman? The following quiz from Web MD will help you to learn what’s myth and what’s real about sleep apnea. 1 – “Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring – True or False? MYTH! it’s the underlying cause of some snoring, but it can… read more
Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. But if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it’s a sign of a real problem. The condition raises your risk for other health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can even make you more dangerous… read more
What if your Fitbit could help you with more than diet and fitness? What if it could actually diagnose a health problem? According a post on the CNBC Website, “Wearable makers are exploring medical use-cases to make their devices useful for millions with chronic illnesses rather than just fitness lovers. Fitbit has built its business… read more
According to a post on the American Sleep Association Website, “Yes, some dental appliances are effective for treating sleep apnea and snoring. Although CPAP is more popular for the treatment of OSA, dental appliances are becoming more common as new research solidifies their efficacy in treating mild-moderate sleep apnea and snoring. It is important to… read more
Bark from an African tree shows promise for treating the disorder. According to an article in MIT News, “Yohimbine, a chemical derived from the bark of the African yohimbe tree,” has been tested successfully in rats by MIT researchers. Although it is still many years from being tested properly on humans, and Chi-Sang Poon, a… read more
5 Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea It’s time to start taking your snoring seriously – first, find out whether you might have obstructive sleep apnea. According to an article in WebMd, “…if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), [snoring] is a sign of a bigger problem. The condition raises your risk for… read more
After the stress you must have gone through during the day, it becomes a necessity for you to get a nice, deep sleep. A nice, deep sleep will make you feel refreshed, revitalized, and rejuvenated for the next day. Recent research has also revealed that getting a nice sleep may be all you need to… read more
Most of us know of Carrie Fisher’s long battle with drug abuse. But did you know that Carrie Fisher also suffered from Sleep Apnea and that it was related to her cause of death? According to an article on Forbes.com, “The brief announcement Friday evening from the Los Angeles medical examiner’s office on Carrie Fisher’s cause of… read more
