| Sleep AchesSleep 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...Read More
| Physicians OnlyTraditionally, OSA has always been viewed as a male disease (3 to 1), however, OSA in women is becoming increasingly recognized. Because of the discrepancy in the symptoms between women and men, women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Approximately 30 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea,...Read More
| TMJSymptoms of TMD can be frustrating to live with, and TMD pain can affect various aspects of your life. Contacting a TMD doctor at Michigan Head & Neck Institute can be a helpful first step in treating your symptoms. Learning about this common condition can also help you determine...Read More
| Physicians Only Getting a “good night’s sleep” is hard enough, especially so for stroke survivors. While various studies have been performed to determine the relationship between the two, physicians continue to miss the signs. In fact, according to a review published in the American Heart Association’s...Read More
| TMJ Imagine you have a consistent headache for days on end. Coupled with that, you have developed an extreme sensitivity to light. Also, you’re starting to have difficulty hearing out of one of your ears. A visit to a medical website might tell you to consult a doctor over...Read More
| Sleep AchesToday, 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...Read More
| Sleep AchesWho 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,...Read More
| Physicians OnlyWe already know that OSA causes (and is related to) other serious health issues, no matter what your age is. The following article focuses on teens diagnosed with OSA who are also battling obesity. Studies have shown that 60% of obese children have OSA. The author mentions the “chicken...Read More
| Recent News, Sleep Aches, TMJSaying, “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...Read More
| Sleep AchesHave you taken the sleep apnea quiz? At the Michigan Head & Neck Institute, we’ve created a simple questionnaire to help you find the possible source of your restless sleep or loud snoring. Taking the do I have sleep apnea quiz can help determine whether you have this sleep...Read More
