Emotions often play a part in headaches. Sometimes, the emotions are suppressed, while other times they are apparent at the surface. A headache is one of the most widespread disorders in the world. Depression and anxiety, similarly, also have a dominant presence. Numerous studies have established that mood disorders are comorbid with headaches. In fact,…
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Who doesn’t like fried food? Fried food is probably the most widely consumed food in the US (and worldwide). In fact, more than 25% of adults consume fried foods every day. Sometimes we probably forget that frying food actually alters the composition of it. What are we really eating, and where? Eating fried foods in…
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Saying, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” is something that we all have joked about, but it is actually a very serious matter. Balance is one the leading health concerns of people over the age of 65 and more than 1/3 of this population suffers a fall in the United States each year. If…
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Oral appliance therapy is commonly used today in the treatment of mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). For patients who suffer from severe OSA and are utilizing a CPAP machine (gold standard for severe cases), an oral appliance can be used in conjunction with the CPAP for maximum benefit to the patient. Some patients…
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How many of you have struggled with different eye disorders? Did you ever think that they could be related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? A multitude of symptoms are associated with OSA, as we have discussed in the past. This month we will focus on the side effects that relate to your eyes. There are…
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