25 Important Facts You Should Probably Know About Sleep.
Robert Anthony in ENVISION May 22, 2016 2:14pm Sleeping is a lot more important than you might think. In today’s “rise and grind” world, we’re urged to sleep less and work more. We’re told that “sleep is for the weak.” We’re told “sleep is the cousin of death.” But is it really? Or is the whole anti-sleep narrative actually just fabricated folklore working against us? It’s important that we understand all of the different ways sleep is important for the human body. For instance, did you know sleeping for less than 7 hours a night shortens your life expectancy exponentially? Let’s …
Even Children With Higher IQs Behave Better When Their Sleep Apnea Is Fixed.
Study: Behavior of children with higher intellectual ability improves as much as that of other kids after adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea. Many doctors will ask about quality of sleep when children have problems at school, but new research shows it’s just as important to pay attention to how high achievers are sleeping. A study in today’s print edition of the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology suggests doctors and parents should pay attention to snoring, labored breathing and other symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in bright, high-performing children as well as those who struggle in school. The researchers studied 147 …
Here’s Why You Want to Sleep More in the Winter.
Men’s Fitness | December 29, 2015 (Photo: Corbis) Starting to miss some of your evening runs and outdoor boot camps yet? It’s officially winter and the shorter days and colder nights make it a real task to get out of bed in the morning, much less actually exercise. If you live in a place that experiences the true four seasons, you know how harsh that winter cold can be and how depressing it is when daylight is gone by the time you leave work (so forget trying to save that sweat session for the end of the day…) The changing weather conditions affect …
Dr. Norman Blumenstock talks at Sleep Conference
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock I will be giving two Dental Sleep Medicine talks at Sleep Conference tomorrow which will be held at Monmouth University’s MAC Center (gymnasium) in West Long branch, NJ. …
Snoring Isn’t Sexy Members Achieve Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:It’s been my honor to serve as the chairman of the Accreditation Committee for the last few years. Tequesta, FL (PRWEB) February 27, 2014 Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can cause serious medical problems. Obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Choosing a sleep-disorders dentist who is qualified to work with your physician is essential to your health or the health of a loved one. Many Snoring Isn’t Sexy dentists seek advanced education and accreditation through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). AADSM Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation is …
Should Obesity Be a ‘Disease’?
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:Please read what the NY Times has to say about obesity. Gray Matter By CRYSTAL L. HOYT and JENI L. BURNETTE IN June 2013, millions of Americans contracted a disease. They developed it not because of some pathogen or illness, but thanks to the American Medical Association’s decision to label obesity a “multi-metabolic and hormonal disease state.” On its surface, this seemed like a good move: Calling obesity a disease provides a clear warning of the significant health risks associated with excessive weight. And the obesity-is-a-disease message sparked attention, funding and research aimed at finding medically driven remedies. …
Police: Burglar found asleep on victim’s couch holding knife
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockSnoring and sleeping issues can get you arrested Posted: 8:57 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Mount Dora woman said she woke up to find an alleged burglar asleep on her couch and holding one of her kitchen knives. The burglary suspect, 26-year-old Duane Immich, was booked into the Lake County Jail. According to police, Immich burglarized several nearby businesses before making his way into the woman’s home. “I was in my kitchen going to make coffee and I heard snoring,” victim Judith Smolinski said. Smolinski said she was immediately startled by the snoring because …
Snore Sensing Pillow Automatically Nudges You To Roll Over
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Too much nudging can make you exhausted in the morning. Andrew Liszewski, Gawker Media Feb 5, 2014, 08.10 PM IST It seems like snoring has become more of an epidemic than any of us have realized. At CES,Sleep Number revealed its IQ bed that lets bedmates silence a snoring partner. But now there’s a pillow that can stop a deafening snorer all by itself. Using a built-in microphone with adjustable sensitivity, the pillow listens for loud or soft snorers and then automatically inflates an internal air bladder which increases the pillow’s height by up to three inches. This …
Connected clothing can tell how soundly your baby is sleeping
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockHere is a device for parents to monitor their sleeping infants. Nick Barber February 4, 2014@nickjb Singing along to the Disney movie playing in the background, Dulcie Madden helped hand-package thousands of high-tech baby clothes from her start up in Boston’s Leather District. Madden is the CEO and co-founder of Rest …
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