The Pros and Cons of Using a Treadmill.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Exercise for weight loss is a helpful adjunct in obstructive sleep apnea. May 08, 2015 By Dr. Mercola The treadmill is still one of the more popular pieces of exercise equipment, but while it has some appealing characteristics, it’s important to realize that you may be forgoing many important health benefits of exercise if all you’re doing is walking or jogging on a treadmill. You’re also wasting precious time, as it’s one of the least efficient forms of exercise. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has proven to be far more efficient and effective. You can complete …
Dental Clinicians’ Observations of Combination Therapy in PAP Intolerant Patients
Based on the experiences of four highly experienced dental sleep practices, this pilot study sought to determine whether combination therapy, in which a PAP interface and mandibular advancement splint are physically connected, may provide a more acceptable therapeutic modality in obstructive sleep apnea patients who have abandoned conventional PAP therapy. By Anne E. Sanders, MS, PhD, MS; Martin A. Denbar, DDS, DABDSM; John White, DDS, DABDSM; Ronald S. Prehn, ThM, DDS, DABDSM; Robert R. Rogers III, DMD, DABDSM; Thomas Pardue, BA; Max Schweizer, BS; and Greg K. Essick, DDS, PhD Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) attribute their poor tolerance of …
To Sleep Better, Spend More Time in the Dark.
April 23, 2015 By Dr. Mercola Recent research1 reveals that you have more than one biological clock in your body. As it turns out, virtually every organ in your body has its own clock or circadian rhythm, and in order to keep them all in sync, you need to keep a regular waking and sleeping schedule that is linked to the rising and setting of the sun. When your sleep schedule is erratic, a cascade of effects can occur, raising your blood pressure, altering hunger hormones, and disrupting your blood sugar control, for example. Chronic sleep disruptions also promote metabolic …
Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Lower with CPAP.
Published on April 20, 2015 CPAP use was associated with a significant reduction in the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to an analysis of data from past research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Clinical Electrophysiology. Researchers from the New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City performed a meta-analysis of seven studies including 1,087 patients to determine if CPAP reduced the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with OSA. The analysis found that CPAP use was associated with a 42% relative risk reduction in atrial fibrillation …
Does your dog’s snoring keep you awake?
Dogs that snore aren’t getting a good night’s sleep — and, chances are, neither are you. 04/01/2015 By Stacey Cohen Stacey Cohen has been a news broadcaster and talk show host for more than 25 years. She has worked with Sally Jesse Raphael, G Gordon Liddy, Martha Stewart, Jane Fonda and many more. She even did play-by-play for the O.J. Simpson trial. Photo © Tatiana Katsai – Fotolia For some reason we tolerate our pets’ snoring more than we do our spouse’s, but it can be the cover-up for an array of issues. Like any problem, if it is something new, it might …
6 things that are keeping you fat.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock We all know that weight loss is an important strategy with those of us who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. These reasons may apply to you! K. ALEISHA FETTERS, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT MAR. 30, 2015, 11:23 AM You’re filling up on healthy foods, exercising daily and still, the scale isn’t budging. It’s mind-numbingly frustrating. Luckily, it’s also fixable. Here are six common things that could be standing between you and your weight-loss goals – plus easy ways to bust through each. 1. You Aren’t Tracking What You Eat “Most of the …
Alternative Snoring Treatment Getting Rave Reviews.
Posted: Mar 03, 2015 2:12 PM CST Updated: Mar 04, 2015 3:28 PM CST Norman Roby’s dentist helped him find a new snoring treatment. (Source: WAFF) DECATUR, AL (WAFF) – Norman Roby says his snoring was pretty bad. He says he never felt rested and had a tendency to nap during the day. Finally he sought help. “I did a sleep study over at Decatur General, at the time, and they determined that I was suffering from Sleep apnea, so I used a C-pap for a long time.” C-pap, or continuous positive airway pressure machines, have long been the standard treatment for …
Obesity In Children Linked to Lack of Sleep and Breathing Problems.
Mar 7, 2015 A child’s difficulty to sleep and breathing problems can influence the risk of your child from getting obese. The recent research study published in The Journal of Pediatrics revealed that these two conditions may double the risk for obesity of a child as he reaches the age of 15. The lead researcher, Prof. Karen Bonuck, indicated that sleep and breathing problems are correctable conditions, but when not treated accordingly can increase the risk of the child to become obese. Sleep disordered breathing Sleep disordered breathing is considered to be a risk factor to child obesity. The condition …
Sleep deprived? Naps might help your immune system.
Published March 06, 2015 Getting too little sleep is linked to poor health, but short naps might partly offset that effect, a small study suggests. Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on brain function, metabolism, hormones and the immune system. While research has shown that a 30-minute afternoon nap can restore alertness, the current study is the first to examine whether napping has any impact on stress or immune system function, said Brice Faraut, a sleep researcher at Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne Paris Cité in France. Faraut and colleagues studied 11 healthy young men who typically slept seven to nine …
Sleep Apnea More Than Doubles Risk For Car Accidents: The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
Mar 11, 2015 11:57 AM By Chris Weller The risks of sleep deprivation look eerily similar to the risks of alcohol intoxication, and both are bad when driving a car is involved. Chris Waits, CC BY 2.0 New evidence adds to the already compelling case that driving a car while not properly rested produces similar risks as driving drunk. The recent study was published in the journal Sleep and found people with obstructive sleep apnea were 2.5 times more likely to be the driver in an accident than people without the sleep disorder. Fortunately, the study also found continuous positive …
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