High blood pressure can lead to further complications
Affecting 116 million Americans (almost half of the U.S. population), high blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Hypertension can be well managed with [...]
Does oral health improve heart disease prevention?
We’re going to take a break from craniofacial pain and sleep apnea topics to focus a little on how your oral health impacts heart disease prevention. This is a [...]
3 ways dietary changes can improve pain management
Since the pandemic began, many people have shifted toward healthier lives. We have learned new ways to exercise and we seem to have found interest in how to cook [...]
Make these 6 changes to prevent cardiovascular disease
The American Heart Association (AHA) notes that one in five adults suffers from at least mild sleep apnea. To add to that, sleep apnea affects more men than women. [...]
June is National Aphasia Awareness month
Stroke is the number five cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke can have a variety of communication effects, one of which [...]
Daytime sleepiness can lead to cardiovascular disease
A recent study categorized people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on their differing symptoms. It found that there was a strong link between excessive daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular [...]
Sleep apnea’s stress on the heart: An infographic
Sleep apnea can add extra stress on your heart. By treating sleep apnea, you can potentially protect yourself from hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, congestive heart failure and [...]
The link between sleep apnea and other health conditions
Untreated sleep apnea is dangerous and when it goes untreated, it can lead to a variety of health complications. From an increased risk of cardiovascular disease to diabetes, health [...]
February is Heart Month: Understanding Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
During the month of February, let’s raise awareness for heart disease! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With Valentine’s Day and love in [...]