| Physicians OnlyCPAP treatment for individuals with OSA can result in many different outcomes, depending on the severity of the OSA and the physical health of the individual. Most people with OSA are overweight, with a BMI of over 25. More than 50% of people with OSA are obese, (BMI over...Read More
| Physicians OnlyAlzheimer’s is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Usually, it occurs in people over age 65, however there are cases of younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Once diagnosed, a person suffering from Alzheimer’s typically lives 4-8 years after the diagnosis. If they are in good health, it...Read More
| Physicians OnlyMost of us think that having that extra cup of coffee after lunch will keep us awake, but not if we’re constantly sleep-deprived. Sure, a brief sugar rush or burst of caffeine will temporarily counteract lack of sleep, but overall performance is dependent on the amount of sleep someone...Read More
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Physicians OnlyThe glymphatic system has further added to the notion that sleep disorders and circadian disruption may cause (or speed up) age-related brain diseases such as dementia. The glymphatic system, which is most active during sleep, is a highly organized cerebrospinal fluid transport system. It transfers excess interspatial fluid and...Read More
