| Physicians OnlyShort sleep, which affects about 70 million US adults, has a significant influence on our overall health. These periods of short sleep can be classified in different ranges, however for the purpose of this study, is classified as 6 hours or shorter. The primary symptom of short sleep syndrome...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaFor people experiencing insomnia, sleep deprivation, OSA or sleep disordered breathing, cognitive impairment is common. The brain is supposed to recharge and reset overnight. Getting inadequate sleep lessens the chance of that recharge happening. Multiple studies have linked poor sleep with longer-term cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Better sleep...Read More
| Physicians OnlyThere’s nothing more bothersome than a constant ringing or buzzing in your ear. Tinnitus, which is the perception of ringing in the ear, is difficult to “tune out”. As a result, this causes problems when trying to fall asleep, focusing at work and various other activities of daily life. ...Read More
| Physicians OnlyMany of us have experienced jaw pain before, due to grinding and clenching our teeth. Sometimes we do this consciously throughout the day, but other times this happens at night, and we are not even aware of it. Clenching and grinding usually stems from stress and anxiety, which manifests...Read More
| Physicians OnlyEarwax plays an important role in keeping us healthy. We may not always be aware of the benefits, but earwax actually helps protect our bodies against bacteria. The scientific name, cerumen, is produced by the outermost part of the ear canal. The study done in this article outlines 37...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death in the United States and worldwide. Each year, it is estimated that there are between 1.6 – 3 million cases. Head injuries are usually caused by falls, motor vehicle accidents, impact from an object or assaults. There...Read More
| Physicians OnlyAccording to a new study in the Sleep journal, one element of OSA, cortical arousal, is associated with lower gray matter volume in the left frontal pole. Gray matter is a major component of the CNS, controlling muscle movements and sensory perception. It undergoes development during childhood and adolescence. ...Read More
| TMJIn addition to being a comorbidity of TMJ Disorders (TMD), migraines are a common disabling condition. Historically, about twice as many women suffer from migraines as men. The temporomandibular joints have one of the body’s most prominent nerves running through it – the trigeminal nerve. Both TMD pain and...Read More
| Sleep Aches, TMJWe all know someone who has arthritis, which is an inflammation that gradually destroys the structure of a joint. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, wears down the cartilage in the joints. One of the major causes of pain for patients in the US is Osteoarthritis, and in fact over...Read More
| Physicians OnlyOne major consequence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is impaired cognitive functioning. A recent publishing of the American Thoracic Society shows that a high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment has been reported in patients referred to sleep clinics for suspected OSA. Side effects of OSA include decreased blood oxygen saturation,...Read More
