PHOTOS: 11 Celebrities Who Snore
Roughly 90 million Americans snore, and 37 million snore regularly, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That chainsaw noise is a result of ...
Roughly 90 million Americans snore, and 37 million snore regularly, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That chainsaw noise is a result of ...
Tracey Marks, M.D. | Posted 05.06.2012
While the media presents images of loving couples sleeping contentedly in each other's arms all night long, for many the reality is much different.
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 05.05.2012
Sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders are prevalent in our society, and people need to wake up to the symptoms and risks associated with them.
Rubin Naiman, Ph.D. | Posted 04.22.2012
This week, we celebrate the heightened awareness and many major environmental initiatives promoted by Earth Day. But, what about Earth Night?
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.16.2012
The news that sleep apnea is a risk factor for stroke isn't new. We've known for some time that sleep apnea is associated with elevated risk of stroke. But this new research shows just how common sleep apnea is among stroke sufferers.
HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 02.14.2012
Janelle's husband is a sleep talker. The 30-year-old teacher says her partner and bedmate, Christopher, regularly wakes her in the middle of the n...
The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 03.31.2012
Insomniacs, cover hogs and night owls, oh my! While most love stories end with the 'happily ever after' of blissful cohabitation, the reality is th...
Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 03.07.2012
Having difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest.
Fifty Is The New Forty | Posted 12.11.2011
Men snoreānot women! Admit it: when you think of a snorer, you picture a large man with a beer belly and an irate wife. That is the image that ca...
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 12.03.2011
The snoring spouse who feels "dragged" to the doctor's office is resentful that his or her snoring problem can't be left alone. The spouse that does the dragging-in is frustrated and tired.
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 08.24.2011
Unfortunately, if you're one of the 50 million Americans who snore, sharing close quarters with extended family and friends can not only be embarrassing, but put a damper on the entire vacation.
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 08.06.2011
It's becoming more widely known that sleep disordered breathing leads to poor behavior in children. Estimates show that as many of 25 percent of chil...
Posted 08.02.2011
Snoring is a common phenomenon in American bedrooms -- roughly 90 million adults in the U.S. are affected, according to the National Sleep Foundation,...
Ruben Cohen, D.D.S. | Posted 07.16.2011
While someone who snores may also suffer from sleep apnea, not all patient with sleep apnea snore. This means that even though you do not snore, it does not mean that you do not have sleep apnea.
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 06.18.2011
The Pillar Procedure is a minimally invasive, simple and safe treatment for snoring and mild to moderate snoring, including snoring caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in many patients.
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011
It's pretty amazing what the brain can learn to do, even while we're asleep.The researchers from suggest that the brains of people with sleep apnea are using the negative effects of OSA to learn to breathe more deeply and effectively.
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 11.17.2011
There is no question that even if fatigue wasn't the cause of this crash, it is a major cause of crashes -- not just for buses, but for trucks, airplanes, trains and boating accidents, as well.
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 11.17.2011
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!
The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 05.25.2011
Whether it's a loud sawing or one of those grating, breathy affairs, snoring can be irritating for both snorer and significant other alike. So irritat...
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.25.2011
Metabolic Syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that has been linked to obesity, and that can increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke (it has also been labeled syndrome X.)
Health.com | Amanda Gardner | Posted 05.25.2011
People who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or often wake up feeling tired may have more to worry about than dozing off at work. A new ...
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011
Like severe back pain or stomach flu, your world can stop dead in its tracks when you've got an distressing eye disorder. What if the problem in your eyes were associated with your sleep habits?
Dr. Najeeb Zuberi | Posted 11.17.2011
If you or your sleep partner snores, you may be suffering from a more serious and potentially life threatening health issue--sleep apnea.
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011
Americans aren't the only ones complaining of poor sleep, no sleep, and abysmal bed partners. News just hit that the majority of British are losing ground on the war against insomnia, too.
AP | Posted 05.25.2011
BEIJING — A Chinese college student fed up with his roommate's snoring, has confessed to stabbing him to death in the middle of the night. Zhao...
Posted 05.23.2012