In many parts of the world, we witnessed a normal spring where temperatures began to rise and rain showers brought beautiful blooming flowers. But unfortunately, those beautiful blooms also brought misery for allergy sufferers. The sneezing, the coughing, the itch-reddened eyes – for many of us, this is the consequential reality of springtime. In particular,…
Can sleep apnea cause anxiety? This is a valid question and is relevant because sleep deprivation affects the emotional, cognitive and physical well-being. Individuals afflicted with sleep apnea are known to have low blood oxygen levels, fatigue, mood swings, disrupted sleep patterns along with high stress levels. And that can lead to panic attacks, anxiety…
One of the most troubling statistics regarding life in the US is the fact that 50% of all American marriages now end in divorce. In fact, the US has the 3rd highest divorce rate in the world behind the Maldives (#1) and Belarus (#2). Research has shown that there are 10 primary reasons why people…
Snoring has been defined simply as “noisy breathing that occurs when a person is sleeping.” However, it can be very disruptive, not only for the snorer, but their bed partner or spouse as well. The constant noises all through the night not only lead to disrupted sleep but the bed partner suffers the side effects…
Most of us know that snoring is the harsh, raspy sound that occurs when air that is inhaled and exhaled flows past relaxed throat muscles and causes the tissues to vibrate. Almost everybody snores at some point. But, for many individuals, snoring can be a chronic problem. In some cases, there could be an underlying…
Imagine being tired, getting into bed, shutting your eyes, and drifting off to a restful night’s sleep. You wake up the next morning feeling energetic, rested, refreshed, and ready to take on the new day. Then reality sets in and you suddenly realize it was all a dream. If, in fact, you were only dreaming…
Even if you don’t snore, there must be someone that you know snores. Nearly 20% to 40% adults snore and the statistics are higher for both men and women snoring as they age. However, writing it off as just annoyance isn’t right for the bed partners and others, as according to new research, snoring could…
While it’s possible for anyone to snore based on their sleeping position, not that many individuals have chronic snoring issues (lucky for their bed partner). Unfortunately, roughly 40% of all men are chronic snorers while slightly over 20% of all women have this problem. Furthermore, snoring doesn’t necessarily mean that you have OSA or Obstructive…
Have you started snoring suddenly? You must be wondering what happened that triggered your snoring. Did you notice that your snoring gets worse during different seasons or times of the year? If you’re snoring worsens when the seasons change and you find that your snoring intensifies during particular times of the year, you could be…
Has your wife snoring and keeping you up? It might sound weird but the fact is that many women snore. When it comes to snoring, the most common stereotype is that men typically snore more than women. However, is this really the case? What causes snoring? Snoring is caused by a blockage or obstruction in…
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