For Seniors, Poor Sleep May Mean Higher Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
Researchers found those who woke up the most were more likely to have hardening of brain arteries THURSDAY, Jan. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep may raise seniors’ risk of hardening of the brain arteries, and possibly contribute to the chances of a stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers examined the autopsied brains of 315 people, average age 90, who had undergone at least one full week of sleep quality assessment before their death. Twenty-nine percent of them had suffered a stroke, and 61 percent had moderate-to-severe damage to blood vessels in the brain. Those with the highest levels …
Sleep Apnea & Sleep Disordered Breathing
Dr. Norman Blumenstock presented another well received, 2 hour lecture on Sleep Apnea & Sleep Disordered Breathing Tuesday evening to General & Specialty Dentists at the Livingston Dental Study Club, in the New Brunswick / Somerset area. Become a fan of our FB page , or visit my website at www.SleepApneaDentistNJ.com to learn more about what Dental Sleep Medicine treatments can do for Sleep Apnea or Snoring. …
Helping a loved one with sleep apnea
When a relative or a loved one is diagnosed with sleep apnea, they can feel somewhat isolated. Often, friends and family want to provide support and help to their friends, families and loved ones, but sometimes they are unaware of how to do so. Here are a few things to do to support a loved one with sleep apnea: 1. Educate yourself about sleep apnea. Many friends and families of people with sleep apnea aren’t sure what the condition is or what can be done about it. Make sure to have a working knowledge of sleep apnea so that you …
Real Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Our goal at the Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine is to help sleep disorder sufferers find REAL solutions to their sleep problems. No one wants to live with never getting a full night’s rest, and we would like to help you sleep better. There are many solutions to sleep apnea, but the first step is to get diagnosed. If you visit us then you will receive an objective medical assessment by a team of physicians, neurologists, pulmonologists, and ear, nose, and throat specialists. Following their referral, Dr Blumenstock will examine you and discuss all options to solve your sleep apnea. …
The Result of Sleep Deprivation
A recent blog article by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASDM) highlighted a few of the facts about sleep deprivation. The author writes, “Chronic sleep deprivation can affect attention levels, reaction time and mood, leading to decreased productivity at work, increased family stress, and potential health problems, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).” Many of us have experienced a few nights of disturbed sleep, but eventually catch up on sleep and fall back into the usual sleep cycle. However, continual sleep deprivation caused by a sleeping disorder, or any other cause for that matter, results in …
Different Types of Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Once you have met with Dr. Blumenstock, an oral appliance will be chosen to best fit your situation. There are many types of oral appliances to meet many different needs. …
Notes from an Interview with Dr. Blumenstock
An interview with Dr. Blumenstock on sleep apnea revealed some interesting facts. Dr. Blumenstock related that snoring which sounds like gasping is actually choking. The weight of your tongue can block your throat, or you muscles relax to cause gasping and choking of snoring. Jaw structure and tongue size also affect one’s breathing at night, and creates the potential to suffer from sleep apnea. He also mentioned that sleep apnea is also related to quality of life issues such as being diabetic, overweight, and having high blood pressure. Sixty percent of people that develop sleep apnea fall into one of …
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