It always makes me smile when some “new” revelation pops up in the news that is actually very old news, but a journalist just discovered it and now it’s suddenly new.
A good example is the recent “news” about the single injection that stops snoring. This is being reported by Fox News and the Daily [...]
Most of you know that if you snore, you need to RUN to the doctor to find out if you have sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is a lot more common that people think and a lot worse than you think. You stop breathing several times an hour for several seconds (they clocked 40 in my [...]
Leggett & Platt’s new Starry Night bed will include high-tech devices that monitor sleep, detect snoring and tilt the bed slightly to prevent it, heat and cool the mattress and project high-definition images on a wall screen.
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Sedentary workers at risk for sleep apneaGlobe and Mail, Canada -Feb 6, 2009This fluid shift can narrow the airways and make it difficult to breathe, leading to obstructive sleep apnea. "The idea that fluid movement is responsible …
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Losing Weight Can Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Overweight …Science Daily (press release) -16 hours ago6, 2009) — For sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a new study shows that losing weight is perhaps the single most effective way to reduce OSA …Losing Weight Can Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Overweight PatientsDG NewsWeight loss may cure [...]
There is a very inspirational story in the Muskegon News today from Bob Springstead, a lawyer who started at 400 lb and lost over 150 by setting goals and getting into a good program. Bob is also a snorer who uses a CPAP machine and I’ll be interested to hear whether he can adjust or [...]
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PITTSBURGH, – It is no secret that a good night’s sleep can lead to a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle, but the age-old question of how to get a decent eight hours still remains. However, a University of Pittsburgh study finds that a happy marriage can lead to a better night’s sleep [...]
Treat your snoring and sleep apnea with the Anti-Snore Shirt, a clothing innovation created to help you ease snoring, reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bring you true rest and relaxation.
This shirt is all over the television, including Rachel Ray, CBC Television, Global Television, CTV and soon to be featured on the Discovery Channel! I [...]
If you are lying awake night after night, it may be time to pull out the “big guns”. One of the most successful programs is SleepTracks, a set of sound tracks which are especially tailored to work at different stages of the night and to help you sleep. On the sales page there is a [...]
Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects some 20 million Americans, may be a problem for people with Alzheimer’s, too. And treatment to ease the condition can have benefits for those struggling with Alzheimer’s dementia, a new study shows.
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