November is TMJ awareness month
Every year there are different awareness months. To add to that, there are even multiple awareness themes per month with separate focus days. That can be overwhelming. However, there [...]
Back to the basics: What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which is a common and potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep. [...]
Patients with sleep apnea: Follow these 5 tips for weight loss
The leading cause of sleep apnea is obesity. This means the best line of defense is losing weight! Here are five weight loss tips to help improve or eliminate [...]
Put the gum down. Think twice before chewing.
Bubble gum popping can be a daily habit for most people. Whether a person chews gum as a snack or because they like the flavor, it is a common [...]
2 ways to identify and prevent migraines
If you’ve never had a migraine, consider yourself lucky. Migraines are known to be so painful that many people will lock themselves in a quiet, dark room to minimize [...]
Fact or fiction? Uncover myths about sleep apnea
Regular breathing usually continues with a loud snort or choking sound. Sleep apnea causes the airway to collapse or become blocked during sleep. Patients who are overweight are usually [...]
6 tips to improve your sleep
Our sleep habits have a significant impact on how well we sleep every night. If you are able to maintain a regular schedule while also avoiding behavior that promotes [...]
Painful migraines are linked to sleep apnea
Do you suffer from migraines or headaches? Do you also suffer from sleep apnea? If you suffer from sleep apnea and experience migraines, there is a treatment in sight. [...]
Sleep apnea and smoking are not a good combination
Everyone is aware that smoking causes lung cancer. That alone should be proof that you need to quit smoking to maintain your health and well-being. But if that doesn’t [...]
Infographic: Hypertension affects your entire body
There so many connections between certain conditions and sleep apnea. One condition is hypertension. As you know, hypertension can have harmful effects on a person’s body if left untreated. [...]