When you’re stressed it can often cause tension in other parts of your body. As a result you can feel stiff, sore and restless. It can even lead to a splitting headache, which can often be hard to get rid of. But don’t hide in a dark place and ignore the world. Sometimes all you […]
Waking up with a slight headache is one thing, but imagine if that lasts for decades. That wouldn’t be good! Or what if you are driving to work one day and instead of seeing traffic ahead of you, there’s just wavy lines, flashing lights and dots? Headaches come in all shapes and sizes. They might […]
With the holiday season comes the stress of shopping for presents, planning dinner and hosting parties. And while you might be looking forward to enjoying this special season with friends and family, you might also be dreading the yearly headache occurrence. Whether you get Christmas migraines or Hanukkah headaches, these holiday pains might have an […]
When was the last time you got a full night’s sleep? We understand that the holiday season can be quite busy for you and your family. However, it is still important to not only get quality sleep, but to also pay attention to warning signs. According to the World Health Organization, there is something called […]
For those that are diagnosed with sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is often the prescribed treatment of choice by most physicians. However, many people are not able to use this device for treatment of sleep apnea. This might be due to discomfort while wearing the CPAP mask. Fortunately, there is another treatment option for your […]
The New York Post recently wrote about sleep apnea and how it can lead to divorce. Yikes! I hope that isn’t the case, but let’s take a look at what they are saying. I will say, though, sleep apnea should never lead to divorce because treatment is available that can help solve this problem. Sleep […]
Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and we know what you’re thinking, “I’m going to eat ALL the food!” While that sounds like quite the endeavor, we want to make sure you take precautions to protect yourself and minimize any pain you might feel after eating if you have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). […]
Women are often not well-represented in clinical trials, which leads to differences in how treatments are administered. And, most studies might not even offer results separated by gender. It can be problematic, especially for sleep apnea. Women often get misdiagnosed because there isn’t enough information about how the disorder presents for them. Diseases and health […]
We all work to remain fit and active, but what happens when a headache gets in the way of your routine? If you are in the middle of an intense workout and you suddenly experience a pounding headache, do you push through and endure the pain? Some might push through it, while others might throw […]
If you are experiencing an extremely painful headache, it might be a migraine. However, while migraines might be annoying and difficult to deal with, they don’t typically cause any serious complications. With a new study, migraines were determined to be an early sign of arthritis in the jaw. The Connection Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is […]