How Behavior Patterns Affects Sleep Getting a good night’s sleep is essential, but still ends up at the bottom of the list and is elusive for many. Why? The number one excuse is “I don’t have enough time to sleep”. Sleep is one of the most important components in our…
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If you are having difficulty sleeping soundly at night or seem to wake up still feeling tired, sleep apnea may be the issue. A fairly common condition, there are three kinds of sleep apnea. Identifiable by its symptoms of choking, snoring or gasping sounds, obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the relaxing of the muscles in…
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Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing is constantly disrupted throughout the night. Each time a person stops breathing in their sleep, the brain suddenly wakes them up. The process happens all night long and doesn’t allow the sufferer to achieve enough deep sleep. This can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, concentration…
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Today, over 18 million people in the United States suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and some government studies indicate that it may be even be 50 million. Understanding the dangerous medical risks that come with a diagnosis are important for many people who are either directly impacted or may be impacted in the future (OSA…
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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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