Since the Quarantine started, many people are feeling the effects of isolation, both physically and mentally. While it has been proven that people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea have higher rates of depression, little is known about rates of OSA in patients with a major depressive disorder. When someone is depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or their…
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Have you or someone you know been battling depression for years without any results? If this sounds familiar, then you may have a sleep disorder. Because many of the side effects are the same, countless people go undiagnosed for long periods of time. Sometimes people find that they never had…
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Individuals who have sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing again and again during the night, which disrupts sleep and can lead to serious physical and mental health complications. If you’re experiencing daytime sleepiness, chronic snoring, mood disturbances, depression or fatigue, sleep apnea could be the cause. While a primary care physician can diagnose sleep apnea, he…
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Dear Patients, fellow Colleagues, and Friends, At Michigan Head & Neck Institute, it has always been our goal to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, we remain committed to this goal. We continually check for updates from the most credible sources such as…
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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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