Snoring Isn’t Sexy Member, Norman Blumenstock, DDS Presents Lecture on Snoring and Sleep Apnea to New York 3rd District Dental Society Meeting
Norman Blumenstock, DDS whose dental practice is located in Monroe Township, NJ, presented a lecture entitled “It’s Not Just Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea” to members of the Third District Dental Society of New York and their staff. Dr. Blumentsock’s lecture emphasized dentistry’s role in the recognition and management of sleep breathing disorders. Snoring Isn’t Sexy Teaching dentists about sleep apnea is important because dentists are in a position to screen for this serious disease. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2012 Norman Blumenstock, DDS whose dental practice is located in Monroe Township, NJ, presented a lecture entitled “It’s Not …
Who can be affected by Sleep Apnea?
People that are most likely to develop sleep apnea are the ones that are overweight and/or snore loudly. Any abnormality in the nose, throat or other parts of the upper airway can contribute to the condition as well as high blood pressure. Although sleep apnea affects more middle-aged men, one out of 50 middle-aged women suffers from sleep apnea. According to the National Sleep Foundation, studies show that people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea are three to four times more likely to have a stroke. Approximately 50 percent of those with sleep apnea have high blood pressure and are at risk for a …
Lack of Sleep May Increase Calorie Consumption
If people don’t get enough sleep, they may also eat too much—and thus be more likely to become obese. That is the finding of researchers who presented their study at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 Scientific Sessions.“We tested whether lack of sleep altered the levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin, increased the amount of food people ate, and affected energy burned through activity,” said Virend Somers, MD, PhD, study author and professor of medicine and cardiovascular disease at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.The researchers studied 17 normal, healthy young men and women …
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day – April 18th
April 18th is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day. Besides CPAP, there are other new therapies like oral appliances.Read more about Sleep Apnea Awareness Day from the American Sleep Apnea Association by visiting this link… http://www.prleap.com/pr/185998/ …
Aaron Taylor’s Wake-Up Call
Aaron Taylor Aaron Taylor is easily recognizable, even in the most packed of rooms. We see his smiling face and tailored plus-sized designer suits every week of the fall during CBS college football broadcasts, a position through which his 6-foot-4-inch 300-pound frame accumulates more than 100,000 airline miles each year. “I was tired of waking up with bruises on my sides every morning from my wife elbowing me.” Taylor, 39, said laughing. At the time, Taylor was feeling overly tired and struggled finding energy for his day-to-day routine. “I wasn’t feeling rested, and my memory was off. …
Dental Sleep Apnea Device: The Best Way to Save Your Life
Are you aware of what sleep apnea is? Did you know that sleep apnea is detrimental to your health? Yes, it is indeed dangerous since it can stop your breathing during the night. According to statistics, approximately 18 million Americans are diagnosed to have sleep apnea and 10 million of them are undiagnosed. It is a condition that affects approximately 4% of middle-aged men and 2% of middle-aged women. Studies show that sleep apnea is correlated with heart attack, high blood pressure, and stroke and also associated with automobile or motor vehicle accidents. What is sleep apnea? It is a serious disorder …
Study on Children’s Behavior Linked to Snoring
‘Child behaviour link’ to snoring Children who snore, or who have other night-time breathing conditions, are at risk from behavioural problems, according to a study. Check out the full article here … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17237576 …
Stop Your Sleep Apnea Problem Today!
Sleep apnea is a condition that can occur from 6 to 100 times per hour, causing an oxygen deprivation that will make people feel exhausted by the time they wake up. Most sufferers describe the sensation as though they haven’t slept at all. Which is actually not too far from the truth since their body spent most of the night fighting for air. Lower oxygen levels not only make sleep apnea sufferers feel tired, headachy and irritable but also put a strain on the heart. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, therefore Dr. Blumenstack and his staff actively …
Surgical Treatment for Sleep Apnea?
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea you have probably heard of some of the solutions available, like CPAP machines and even surgery. There are a few different kinds of surgeries that can be performed in an attempt to resolve sleep apnea or severe snoring. However, surgery carries risks of complication and infection, requires an uncomfortable recovery period, and has a high failure rate. Fortunately, other alternatives are available which can relief sleep apnea sufferers. Oral appliances is not only a safe alternative for those who want to prevent surgery but also a more comfortable solution for those who …
U.S. Army Finds Adjustable Oral Appliances a Good Treatment Option for OSA
Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may consider adjustable oral appliances (OAs), devices that fit within the mouth to prevent upper airway collapse, as an effective first-line treatment, according to two studies conducted by sleep medicine specialists from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Md. The retrospective, peer-reviewed studies, published in the December 2011 issue of CHEST and in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM), provide findings on OAs from the largest patient populations studied to date.The studies found that adjustable OAs are nearly as effective as continuous positive …
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