The only thing scarier than a stroke is having one and not even knowing it. It's the so-called "silent" stroke -- given the name because it comes and goes with no symptoms. Not on the outside, anyway. But in the inside, a silent stroke can tear away at your brain, causing the kind of ... Read More ›
sleep apnea

February 9, 2016

February 9, 2016
Apnea in new heart risk link
Sleep apnea doesn't need any help scaring anyone: It could be killing you a little bit every single night, and you might not even know you have the condition. But now, researchers say that in addition to leaving you gasping for air in the night, sleep apnea could also be responsible for serious ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Big snores, bigger risks
Snoring might be driving your spouse batty--but that's nothing compared to what it could be doing to you. A new study finds that loud snoring can dramatically increase your risk of metabolic syndrome--the collection of risk factors that often leads to diabetes, heart disease and an early trip to ... Read More ›
December 16, 2015
Ways To Soothe And Prevent Chapped Lips
Cold weather has arrived and you may find that it brings with it the painful lip condition known as chelitis—or chapped lips. Cold wind and dry air can lead to dehydration, which can dry out your lips. The result? Painful peeling and cracking of your lips with possibly a red ring circling your ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Skip the sedatives and get a safer night’s sleep
A recent study found that men and women who take sedatives to sleep may increase their mortality risk by more than a third. Now, I know that lack of sleep is a huge problem, especially if you're under a lot of stress. But if you take a drug like Ambien to catch some z's, you could be heading for ... Read More ›

June 22, 2016
Dying for a good night’s sleep?
The phrase "I'm dying for a good night's sleep" just took on a whole new and frightening meaning. A study, published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry found that drugs prescribed for insomnia and anxiety significantly increase your risk of dying. Drawing on data gleaned from a 12-year ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Is Sleep-Disordered Breathing Clogging Your Arteries?
We spend approximately one-third of our lives asleep. When we sleep our body recovers from the day's work and events. Sleep is a time for regeneration, repair and healing. Unfortunately, not everyone has a perfect sleep. Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy and ... Read More ›

September 27, 2018
Managing Sleep Apnea without a CPAP Machine
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disturbance problems in America. It ruins the sleep of an estimated 25 million Americans on a regular basis. The condition prevents the sleeper from entering REM and Delta sleep causing them to become anxious, cantankerous and tired during the day. ... Read More ›

June 16, 2016
Sleep deprivation DOUBLES your diabetes risk!
Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep can make you cranky, but did you know it will also make you fat... and possibly fatally ill? Most people believe everyone has their own sleep requirements and that how it varies makes little difference. But I can tell you that it makes a very big ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
The Link Between High Blood Sugar and Poor Sleep
Do you or your partner snore at night? If so, please read closely. A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago has uncovered a critical link between how well you sleep and how well you metabolize sugar.Scientists examined the sleep patterns of 1,008 men and women. ... Read More ›
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