For months now, I have been writing about the studies that are being published -- seemingly by the month -- linking obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to more and more medical conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, mood and memory problems.
The latest research didn't surprise me, but...
(6) Comments | Posted May 4, 2012 | 8:00 PM
It's an interesting time in the world of sleep apnea research, a disorder in which a person has periods of slow or paused breathing during sleep. It seems that every month there is a new study showing yet another link between sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing (snoring, paused breathing, etc.),...
(3) Comments | Posted April 2, 2012 | 8:11 AM
There's no denying that sleep deprivation, and the health issues that result, are becoming more prevalent in our go-go, techno society. But a recent sleep study by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) grabbed my attention as particular cause for concern.
Every year, the NSF releases a...
(25) Comments | Posted October 3, 2011 | 7:48 AM
I am by no means a marriage therapist. However, I hear couples complain all the time in my practice. They come in for a snoring test appointment, and within seconds the husband makes a comment such as, "My wife made me come." Snoring is more common in men than women,...
(1) Comments | Posted June 24, 2011 | 8:07 AM
School is out and summer travel plans are getting underway. Whether you're planning a camping trip, renting a house on the shore for a week, or visiting relatives on the other side of the country, summer is a way for us to relax and reconnect with family.
Unfortunately, if...
(0) Comments | Posted April 18, 2011 | 1:36 PM
A relatively new in-office medical technique is being touted among snoring specialists as a successful treatment for snoring in many patients.
A relatively painless procedure that can be performed in a doctor's office in about 20 minutes, using only local anesthetic, is giving hope to snorers everywhere. More than 40,000...
(9) Comments | Posted March 19, 2011 | 5:49 PM
The tragic bus accident that killed 15 people after it violently crashed on I-95 just outside of the Bronx last week has raised multiple questions for federal investigators. Among the causes being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board was whether the bus driver was so fatigued he was not...
(33) Comments | Posted March 10, 2011 | 11:57 PM
The medical community and healthy lifestyle advocates see the evidence mounting. Our spouses and children recognize the symptoms, even when they don't know the cause. They all agree: We need a good night's sleep!
When we don't get a full night of restful sleep, it can dramatically affect our health...
(10) Comments | Posted May 27, 2012 | 10:35 AM