The Annoying Thing You’re Doing In Bed That Might Be A Total Turn-Off.
The Huffington Post | By Sarah Klein Posted: 02/14/2015 8:46 am EST Updated: 02/15/2015 9:59 pm EST If there’s one thing we think it’s safe to say is almost always a bummer in the bedroom, it’s snoring. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), 39 percent of American adults agree: When the opposite sex snores, it’s a turn-off. Luckily for the snorers among us, it’s not a total deal-breaker — 83 percent of the 1,009 people surveyed by telephone said they had had a snoring bed partner, but only 26 percent said all that log sawing made them angry or …
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Breathing problems or a chronic lack of sleep early in life may double the risk that a child will be obese by age 15, according to research published Thursday in The Journal of Pediatrics. December 11, 201410:54 AM ET ALISON BRUZEK Sleep tight — and quietly, please. ImageZoo/Corbis A solid night’s sleep does more than recharge a growing brain — it may also help keep a growing body lean. Breathing problems or a chronic lack of sleep early in life may double the risk that a child will be obese by age 15, according to …
Can Sleep Apnea Predict a Heart Attack?
By Eric Cohen, MD Published Sep 8, 2014 Many of the patients I see who complain about sleep issues have some level of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In fact, as many one in five adults have at least a mild form of sleep apnea. People with obstructive sleep apnea are also more likely to have hypertension, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Now, as a result of the latest research, when we test for sleep apnea we also examine and focus on the state of a person’s heart. The link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease has been studied for several years. In 2013 it …
CPAP Pressure for Prediction of Oral Appliance Treatment Response in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockIn Australian patients, the majority of whom are Caucasian, a higher therapeutic CPAP pressure requirement in conjunction with age and OSA severity characteristics may be useful to indicate likelihood of success with oral appliance (MAS) as an alternative therapy. Scientific Investigations CPAP Pressure for Prediction of Oral Appliance Treatment Response in Obstructive Sleep Apnea http://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.4020 Kate Sutherland, Ph.D.1,2; Craig L. Phillips, Ph.D.1,2; Amanda Davies, B.Sc.(Hons)1,2; Vasanth K. Srinivasan, M.D.Sc.3; Oyku Dalci, Ph.D.3; Brendon J. Yee, M.D., Ph.D.1,4; M. Ali Darendeliler, Ph.D.3; Ronald R. Grunstein, M.D., Ph.D.1,4; Peter A. Cistulli, M.D., Ph.D.1,2 1NHMRC Centre for Sleep Health …
13 Struggles Of Sleeping With A Snorer
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockSleeping with a heavy snorer and just dealing with it is no way to live. Eh, sleep is overrated, anyway.posted on Aug. 22, 2014, at 7:29 p.m. 1. You will do everything you can to try and fall asleep before them. Sleeping pills, alcohol, going to bed an hour earlier, etc. You’ve tried it all in order to try to beat them to the punch. 2. But even if you do, their intense snoring will wake you up, anyway. They can’t be doing it on purpose, right? 3. Good luck falling asleep if they fall asleep first. It’s like …
Untreated Sleep Apnea Has Risks
Severe obstructive sleep apnea linked to high blood pressure with medication. August 17, 2014 / Author: Tara Haelle / Reviewed by: Robert Carlson, M.D. Beth Bolt, RPh (dailyRx News) The link between obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure has been known among doctors for a while. But it may be stronger link than most realize. A recent study found that those with severe obstructive sleep apnea, when not treated, is linked to high blood pressure even when a person is taking blood pressure medications. The most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, of CPAP. …
Untreated snoring in kids may lead to heart disease: expert
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockIs your child’s snoring a sign of sleep disordered breathing TNN | Aug 26, 2014, 10.51PM IST Kanpur: Does your kid snore while sleeping at night? If the answer is `yes’, you should immediately consult a doctor, as it can be a symptom of sleep breathing disorder, a more serious underlying problem that can affect your child’s physical and mental well-being, an expert revealed during the third day of IMA CGP.Dr JC Suri from New Delhi, said that sleep breathing disorder is most common among kids between 2-18 years of age. “This problem is seen in about 5% …
Dealing with snoring helps both partners
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone” Unlike high blood pressure or blood sugars, snoring is unique in that it causes problems not just to the person with the issue, but to both partners. As a result, 25 percent of married couples state that they sleep separately because their partners snore. Besides sleeping alone, it can also adversely affect our health. For-tunately, there is a lot that can be done to turn down the noise, improve our relationships and maintain our best health. Dr. Nina’s what you need to know about …
Diabetes, sleep apnea, obesity and cardiovascular disease: Why not address them together?
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Should sleep apnea be considered in the company of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease? Researcher Salim R. Surani makes the case in a recent article titled “Diabetes, sleep apnea, obesity and cardiovascular disease: Why not address them together?” recently published in the World Journal of Diabetes. To Read This Article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4058742/pdf/WJD-5-381.pdf …
Prospective multicenter cohort study of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients treated with a custom-made mandibular repositioning device (MRD)
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockThis recent French study shows the benefits of oral appliance therapy. August 22, 2014 / By Marie-Françoise Vecchierini, MD Editor’s note: Dr. Marie-Françoise Vecchierini is a recent recipient of an American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) 2014 Clinical Excellence Award.Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has numerous and significant comorbidities, so its treatment is essential. Mandibular Repositioning Devices (MRD) are recommended as primary treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate OSA. Because very few studies have specifically assessed the long-term efficacy of MRDs in OSA patients who are noncompliant with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), my research team conducted a …
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