| 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
| Sleep AchesSleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that causes you to momentarily stop breathing multiple times per night. Because the symptoms occur while you are unconscious, you may not even be aware that you have a problem until someone else brings it to your attention. However, there are warning signs...Read More
| TMJIf you notice jaw pain following a fall, blow to the face, or whiplash injury, take it seriously. You may be experiencing the beginning symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder. The longer the damage goes untreated, the worse the condition can get and the more difficult it can be to...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaOral 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...Read More
| Physicians OnlyAccording to research published in January 2018 in the Journal of Affective Disorders, another factor warranting further examination is sleep loss, which has been shown to precede manic episodes in a range of studies. Sleep changes the body’s physiological state. Serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine are all involved in sleep. ...Read More
| Sleep ApneaSleep Apnea Treatment: What Are Your Options? Sleep apnea is a condition in which an individual stops breathing every few minutes during sleep, most commonly because the muscles at the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to daytime fatigue,...Read More
