Train engineer suffered from severe sleep apnea
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: An investigation shows the train engineer who was at the controls of a fatal commuter train crash in New York in December suffered from “severe” sleep apnea. Updated: Tuesday, April 8 2014, 08:17 AM EDThttp://www.wwmt.com/shared/news/features/national/stories/wwmt_-train-engineer-suffered-severe-sleep-apnea-7403.shtml#.U0a5nq1dVuC NEW YORK (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – An investigation shows the engineer who was at the controls of a fatal commuter train crash in New York in December suffered from “severe” sleep apnea.A report from the National Transportation Safety Board says William Rockefeller didn’t know he suffered from the condition.The report also says he took an antihistamine the day of the crash …
Sleep Loss May Cause Brain Damage and Accelerate Onset of Alzheimer’s, Two New Studies Show
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Two more studies on the dangers of sleep deprivation and obstructive sleep apnea. April 03, 2014 Visit the Mercola Video Library By Dr. Mercola Could poor sleeping habits cause brain damage and even accelerate onset of Alzheimer’s disease? According to recent research, the answer is yes on both accounts. According to neuroscientist Dr. Sigrid Veasey, associate professor of Medicine and a member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, this is the first time they’ve been able to show that sleep loss actually results in the loss of …
How to get your kid to sleep
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Kids can also have obstructive sleep apnea. PIPPA GARDNER FOR 7NEWS INVESTIGATIONSMarch 19, 2014, 7:39 pm Up to 30 per cent of children under the age of three will suffer some form of sleep disorder. Youngsters who do not get enough sleep can suffer from behavioural problems such mood swings and even depression. Tresillian is sleep bootcamp for tired parents and their kids. “Sleep is so important for a child’s brain development for growth, and to have good behaviour,” a sleep expert from Tresillian said. A common complaint from parents with kids who can’t sleep …
Snoring During Pregnancy May Harm Your Baby’s Health
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:Pregnant women who snore, can increase their risk of pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure. By Eric Cohen, MD Published Mar 12, 2014 For a lot of us, snoring is simply a part of life. But while millions deal with and have learned to live with snoring, it could have a significant impact on expectant mothers. Scientists have looked into how snoring can affect a woman during pregnancy, but a recent study showed that snoring can also affect an unborn child. Snoring can sometimes be attributed to a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea, which causes one to momentarily stop …
Snoring and Sleep
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:Find out about the symptoms and solutions of snoring. Learn how proper treatment and decision can help you on National Sleep Foundation. Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. It is a common problem among all ages and both genders, and it affects approximately 90 million American adults — 37 million on a regular basis. Snoring may occur nightly or intermittently. Persons most at risk are males and those who are overweight, but snoring is a problem of both genders, although it is possible that women do not present with this complaint as frequently as men. Snoring usually …
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 …
TWO SIGNIFICANT INDICATORS OF SLEEP APNEA- BMI and NECK CIRCUMFERENCE. Calculate them here:
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:Calculate your Sleep Apnea risks factors here: The Body Mass Index (BMI) appraisal is one of the most widely used tools to measure healthy body weight. This ratio of height to weight will help assess whether you are underweight, normal weight or overweight. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of some diseases, including: Sleep Apnea, Stroke, High blood pressure, Coronary artery disease, Osteoarthritis, Some cancers, Diabetes type 2. Sleep Apnea awareness is “contagious”. As more and more people learn about SA, doctors are driven to get training and certification to be able to discover and treat this disease. Less than …
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. …
Dreaming of Sleep: Silencing snoring for restful nights.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock:This a decent article about snoring. Unfortunately it doesn’t mention it’s connection to obstructive sleep apnea. POSTED BY LOUISE PYPER / FEBRUARY 19, 2014 / As children we all used to tease our parents and grandparents for snoring. It is not just the ‘old folk’ who snores, some of us can start snoring in our late teens and early twenties. Snoring usually happens when something is partially obstructing your airways. The sound comes from you throat where air flows pass relaxed tissue and as you breathe the tissue starts for vibrate, causing the snoring sound. Snoring …
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 …
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