Snoring is a common condition that affects nearly 25% of all Americans. Although less common, affecting around 1 in 15 Americans, sleep apnea, if left untreated, can cause significant and potentially severe health effects. Since snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, many people who snore are likely to believe they have sleep apnea….
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Posted on: Jan 30 2023
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By: editor
Affecting about 1 in 15 Americans, sleep apnea is one of the most common conditions that disrupt the ability to get a good night’s sleep. Even worse, sleep apnea, if left untreated, can cause several significant and adverse health effects, such as increased blood pressure, elevated risk for heart disease or diabetes, as well as…
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Posted on: Jan 15 2023
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By: editor
Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common conditions that prevent people from getting a restful night’s sleep. Sleep apnea causes a sluggish or tired feeling in the morning. If severe or left untreated, it can lead to more serious health conditions or concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and asthma. In…
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Posted on: Dec 30 2022
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By: editor
Your inner ears play an essential role in your body’s ability to sense movement, stillness, or the position of your head and the rest of your body. Within your inner are three tiny tubes that are filled with fluid. When your head moves around, this fluid flows over sensitive hairs inside the tube, giving a…
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Posted on: Dec 15 2022
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By: editor
Although many people talk about allergy seasons and times when allergies may affect them more than others, allergies can cause symptoms all year round. For most people, they are very frustrating. For some, however, the symptoms can be severe enough to disrupt their everyday life and, in rare cases, pose a potentially serious health concern….
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Posted on: Nov 30 2022
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By: editor
What Are OTC Hearing Aids? In 2022, the FDA authorized the production and sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, which are hearing devices that – for the first time – don’t require a prescription from a qualified physician or audiologist. While these devices do present a lower price point for consumers, there are important issues to consider before…
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Allergies, whether seasonal or not, can cause symptoms that are downright irritating and, in some cases, disrupting to your daily life. Thankfully, there are several treatment methods to alleviate the symptoms of allergies, with some preventing the reaction. However, these are generally very temporary and come with potentially significant side effects that can cause other…
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Posted on: Nov 15 2022
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By: editor
With the advancement in technologies used by doctors for medical diagnosis, sleep studies and diagnosing sleep disorders have become much easier than before. One of the most common sleep disorders, affecting around 1 in 4 Americans, is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Not only can Sleep Apnea keep you from restful sleep, but if left untreated, it…
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Although much more common for children, many adults will need to undergo a tonsillectomy procedure to surgically remove the tonsils. Although the tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and help fight infections, there are many instances where a tonsillectomy is necessary. Removal of the tonsils does not seem to affect the body’s ability to…
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Of all cancers that affect millions each year, skin cancer is the most common type, by far. Within skin cancer itself, two types account for nearly all skin cancer cases, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Especially with recent advancements in medical technology, early detection and treatment can lead to a nearly 100% success…
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