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Fact or Fiction? 3 Myths About Sleep Apnea in Serious Need of Busting
Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects an estimated 18 million Americans, many of whom may not even know that they have the disorder. While diagnosed cases seek treatment with CPAP machines and nasal pillows, those who haven’t been diagnosed may go on believing that there’s nothing wrong. Even though this sleep disorder affects millions…
How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Far More Than Just Your Sleep
Have you been falling asleep at the drop of a hat? Do you wake up feeling unrested? Has your partner or roommate been grumbling about how noisy your snores and/or breathing is when you sleep? You might have sleep apnea, which affects around 18 million Americans. Though sleep apnea is common, you should be seeking…
Listener’s Guide to Preventing Hearing Loss
Part of getting older is experiencing a loss in certain senses, such as sight and smell. Ear nose and throat problems also become more common as you age. Some of these are unpreventable, but when it comes to hearing loss, there are several precautions you can take to minimize your risk of experiencing hearing loss…
Childhood Hearing Loss: 4 Things to Watch (And Listen) For
Childhood hearing loss is a serious issue in the United States. Wholly 83% of kids will have at least one ear infection by the time they turn three years old, and severe ear and sinus infections can lead to future breathing difficulties, cholesteatoma, and other chronic ear problems. Of course, there are many other ways…
What to Know About Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not the same as treating central sleep apnea (CSA). If you have sleep apnea, before you consider your treatment options, you must first understand the difference between the two: Obstructive sleep apnea: happens when something partly or completely blocks your upper airway during sleep. Due to the obstruction, your chest…
San Francisco Startup Wants to Be Airbnb For Assisted Living
Although there are many types of long term care options for seniors, the vast majority of people underestimate the actual need for them. In fact, research has shown that while 37% of people age 50 and over feel they will need long term care in the future, the reality is that around 70% will actually…
New Study Reveals Link Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise for health care services for adults. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes cases rose over 300 million from 1980. The American Diabetes Association also points out that diabetes cost statistics are high. It says that over $327 billion is spent every year in America treating diabetes. This comes to…
The Four Refractive Errors: What Do You Lenses Correct?
We are very lucky to live in a day and age when vision problems can be very easily corrected. Optical supplies have been continually improved and innovated upon, and now glasses and contact lens distributors can provide consumers with corrective lenses and optical supply for all sorts of vision problems.The most common reason that people…