Sleep disorders have profound and widespread health effects beyond just feeling tired. Your body needs sleep to function properly. While sleeping, your body restores chemical balances and heals damaged processes. New connections and memories are laid down in your brain. Without enough sleep, brain and body systems start to malfunction and affect your quality of…
Sleep apnea is a problem affecting millions of Americans today. Left untreated, sleep apnea can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. From heart disease and stroke to depression and anxiety, the number of health problems caused or worsened by snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are virtually innumerable. For this reason, treating sleep apnea as…
Not many views top the heartwarming sight of a sleeping baby. Their pudgy cheeks, soft skin, and angelic faces draw us in as they gently breathe in and out. While most of us adore this sight, there are times when a sleeping baby doesn’t appear as peaceful as we’d like. This is the case with…
Snoring is an uncomfortable fact of life that many have to deal with on a nightly basis. From chronic stress and lack of sleep to strained relationships, there are problems associated with snoring that can reduce your quality of life. Other health problems associated with snoring include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and…
Snoring raises the risk of several dental issues. If you’ve been told by loved ones that you’re a habitual snorer, read on to find out how enlightening your dentist could help you receive better preventative care. Identifying whether you snore You’ll know you snore if you sleep alongside a partner, but how do you tell…
Do you find yourself yawning all day or waking up feeling just as tired as when you laid down? You’re not alone. Americans today are not getting enough sleep. While you may simply find there are not enough hours in the day, there may be a deeper reason for the never-ending exhaustion. Sleep apnea has…
Vaping is an emerging trend among people of all age groups, generally viewed as less harmful than smoking tobacco. Vaping involves the use of flavored e-liquids, vaporized and smoked like a cigarette. The nicotine levels are lower than the levels in tobacco, and the e-liquids do not contain the same carcinogens that tobacco contains. Sleep…
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that is far more common than many people realize. The condition can cause a lot of distress and embarrassment for sufferers. The good news is there is help available for those that suffer from erectile dysfunction. There are also a number of possible causes that must be considered so the…
Salt therapy has been used by humans for all recorded history. Gargling with salt water for a sore throat, taking a salt bath for sore muscles and having a salt scrub as a spa treatment are all well-known and accepted ways that we use salt for health and beauty. Salt is used every day to…
Many people find it impossible to sleep at night without snoring. A variety of different issues can result in snoring. This includes allergies, colds, obstructive sleep apnea, and even the position you sleep in. Problem snoring can cause serious issues for some people in terms of getting proper sleep. It can also have a negative…