The federal government recently released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which points out that we need to consume less protein and less sugar, or do we? These guidelines profoundly … Read More
Detecting Sleep Issues From Your Cell Phone
Nowadays, it seems as though we use our smartphones for practically everything. So, why not use them for diagnosing sleep disorders? This idea may sound absurd, but an app developed … Read More
Being Obese Has, Even More, Health Implications Than Initially Presumed
It is no surprise to many of us that obesity has swept our nation, and is quickly emerging in other developed countries across the world. More than two-thirds of the … Read More
The Link Between Liver Disease And Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder affecting 25 million Americans, and some sufferers are completely unaware that they have OSA. This sleep breathing disorder occurs when a partial … Read More
Dental Specialties Court Ruling
United States District Court Sets Precedent Allowing Dentists To Advertise “Dental Specialties” On Thursday, the United States District Court of the Western Division of Texas (Austin Division) made a ruling … Read More
What Is The Role Of The Dental Hygienist And Sleep Apnea?
You visit your dental hygienist twice a year for a cleaning, and sometimes X-rays are taken but did you know your hygienist is doing far more than cleaning your teeth? … Read More
Taking Your CPAP On A Trip. Don’t Leave Home Without It!
If you are planning a trip soon, whether it is camping in the wilderness, flying some place exotic to enjoy the beach, or to visit family for a few days, … Read More
Sleep Matters
For years, scientists, public-health officials, and psychologists have warned us about the health effects of not getting enough sleep, and its detriment to our job and quality of life. Aetna, … Read More
How I Lost, And Found, My Focus
It probably happens more than you realize, you get online, using your preferred electronic device, planning only to check a few emails. Then, the next thing you know, too much … Read More
What’s Really In Your Genes?
Studies have long since proven that parents pass down genes to their children. Your genes essentially tell the story of you, scientifically speaking, and what you are made of, specifically … Read More