An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders each year while an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. If you are one of these individuals, you know how the problem can affect your daily life—it can interfere with work, driving and social activities. It has also been shown that those who suffer […]
Sleep apnea is a brief pause in breathing during sleep caused by a narrowing or collapse of throat tissues. Men are the most likely to get sleep apnea, but women suffer from it, too. This is especially true as women age. One study even found that women over the age of 60 are 10 times […]
Attention! Attention! Did you know March 17th is world sleep day? Yes, it is St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also a day to pay attention to your sleeping patterns, as well as your partner’s. In between your preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, take a moment this month to consider whether you or someone you […]
Do you know what the most heavily utilized and under appreciated joint in the human body is? It’s the temporomandibular joint, which is also commonly referred to as TMJ. The TMJ allows you to open and close your mouth, as well as extending and moving your jaw from side to side. It helps you eat, […]