Studies conducted by experts in cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University have shown that people with sleep apnea are five times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation and have a 60%...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging
Research has shown a connection exists between sleep apnea and aging. When obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is left untreated and deprives someone of healthy sleep long-term, they age more quickly....
Breaking the Chains of Sleep Divorce: A New Perspective on Treating Sleep Apnea
The Rise of Sleep Divorce Sleep divorce, an unconventional concept where couples choose to sleep separately for a better night's rest, is gaining traction. Recent studies suggest that one in three...
The Types of Sleep Apnea, Common Causes, Risk Factors, and Health Effects
Adults are very susceptible to snoring. About half of all people have snored at some time in their life. According to statistics, 25% of those who snore regularly are habitual. You might have an...
Preventing TMJ/TMD
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause pain in the jaw joints and the muscles and ligaments controlling jaw movement. TMJ disorders, sometimes referred to as temporomandibular...
Self-Help for TMJ Pain
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMD, is a condition that causes a lot of pain and inconvenience for people suffering from it. Apart from orofacial pain, jaw pain, and difficult jaw movements,...
Chronic Headaches Can Be Caused by TMJ Dysfunction
The second-most common cause of chronic headaches is temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which is sometimes called TMJ dysfunction. These TMD headaches can greatly diminish quality of life....
TMJ: Causes of Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders
The term TMJ Disorder or TMD refers to a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint and the muscles around it. It's estimated up to 10 million Americans experience the pain,...
What is Sleep Medicine?
Getting a good night’s sleep can make or break your day when you wake up. If you’ve had a good night’s sleep then you’re feeling fresh to start your day. But the effects of sleep deprivation can...
For Sleep Apnea, a Mouth Guard May be a Good Alternative to CPAP
People with sleep apnea who can’t tolerate the noise and discomfort of a CPAP machine might benefit from a mouth guard or surgery. By Nicholas Bakalar Article Published May 31, 2021 Many people wear...