Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea.   Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Read more ...

Title: Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 Read more ...

I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.   As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway.  OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children.  As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Read more ...

Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008 Read more ...

Title: Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008 Read more ...

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