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Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans. Many specialists believe it is underdiagnosed. Though it is more common among adults that suffer from diabetes and/or obesity, it isn’t necessarily accompanied by other chronic medical conditions. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway in the throat is repeatedly blocked, causing interrupted breathing during sleep. Not surprisingly, it is…

Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, intermittent pauses in breathing while sleeping. These lapses can last for up to 60 seconds. They are caused by soft tissue in the back of the throat that blocks the airway as it relaxes. When the brain is deprived of oxygen it hinders important physical systems.…

According to sleepfoundation.org, 54% of the US population snores. Clearly, you are almost predestined to have to deal with it at one point or another–either as a snorer or someone who shares a bed with a snorer. Because snoring is so pervasive, a whole industry has arisen to address the issue. There are a variety…

Did you know that each year 6000 fatal car crashes are linked to drowsy driving? (Johns Hopkins) The following are signs and symptoms of drowsy driving (sleepfoundation.org): Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids Daydreaming; wandering/disconnected thoughts Trouble remembering the last few miles driven; missing exits or traffic signs Yawning repeatedly or rubbing your eyes…

Lack of sleep during the work week Many people struggle with lack of sleep but they don’t realize how it affects their work and career. The workweek can be hectic, and it is not uncommon for people to doze off from mild exhaustion. Can you relate? Perhaps you get adequate hours of sleep, but the…

Quality sleep and a healthy weight are inextricably linked. Our lifestyle prevents weight loss The modern Friendswood lifestyle makes it extremely challenging to maintain a healthy weight. We spend time in heated homes and offices, commute by car, and obtain high-calorie food in Houston with very little effort. Mere survival for prehistoric man was dependent…

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based off of your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep in the particular situation, with zero being “no…

A strong immune system is necessary for excellent health and well-being. With the coronavirus global health crisis, its never been more critical. What is the immune system? Our body has a vigorous natural defense mechanism. Our immune system keeps us alive. But in some cases, it is ill-prepared to deal with new substances swirling in…

We all know that restorative sleep is important for physical and mental well-being. Yet millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders that prevent normal, healthy sleep. Two pervasive sleep disorders are insomnia and sleep apnea. Let’s discuss their differences. What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder where individuals may have a hard time falling…

A considerable body of research has suggested that patients with untreated obstructive sleep (OSA) apnea are at a higher risk for a multitude of mental conditions including memory problems. Last year, researches measured a specific type of memory; autobiographical memory. Autobiographical memory is the term scientists and psychologists use to define the memory of personal…