Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that often disrupts breathing throughout the night. While CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are one of...
In a wide ranging emergency policy the FDA has authorized the use of continuous positive airway pressure machines and others to be used as emergency ventilator alternative devices to be used as potentially lifesaving ventilators as shortages begin to impact hospital responses across the nation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Snoring is not just a problem for you, it is also a problem if it disrupts your partner’s sleep, or another household member’s sleep, or if it is a symptom of a more serious condition. Snoring can cause daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, all of which can lead to other complications. Snoring can also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a condition that can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and high blood pressure. OSA can be fatal if left untreated.
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.
People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study released on March 3, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13-18, 2024, in person in Denver and online. The study shows a positive association but did not determine whether sleep apnea causes cognitive decline.
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain [1].
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.
