Often, people believe it is the amount of sleep that matters, when in fact, our cognitive abilities also depend on the quality of sleep we receive. There are many reasons … Read More
Sleep Apnea And Gout
A recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatology has proven an association between sleep apnea and gout, which is a painful disease affecting one’s joints, specifically the big toe. Gout … Read More
How Much Sleep Is Really Enough?
Public health officials have warned us for years that too much screen time, combined with our fast paced lives, is affecting our sleep cycle, fueling our sleep deprivation. Since the … Read More
Circadian Clock And Sleep Cycles
We all have one, a circadian clock, otherwise known as a biological clock. Most all living organisms, even plants and fungi, have a biological clock that influences its physiological and … Read More
Chemicals All Around Us Are Contaminating Our Bodies
Our bodies are continually exposed to chemicals that are harmful to our health, yet our government is slow in response to protecting us. We witnessed the same lagging response from … Read More
Breast Cancer And Its Link To Postmenopausal Women With Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, a disease of the gums that affects many Americans, increases one’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Existing research has shown a link between periodontal disease … Read More
Prognostic Tool for Pneumonia
Although many interventions for pneumonia exist, nearly 15% of childhood deaths worldwide occur due to pneumonia. A pneumococcal vaccination helps reduce a child’s chance of developing pneumonia, but this may … Read More
What is in your coffee that could have damaging health effects?
Researchers have discovered that your coffee machine could be leaching harmful elements into your coffee. In this particular study, eight coffee machines and 11 kettles were tested for the release … Read More
Using a CPAP or Mandibular Advancement Device
Airway and sleep disorders affect millions of Americans of all ages, even children. The AAPMD is in search of a collaborative effort between practitioners that treat airway and sleep disorders, … Read More
The Global Diet Is Getting Sweeter
Sugar has become a huge part of our food and beverage industry. Everywhere you turn, our packaged foods contain either caloric or low-calorie sweeteners, and sometimes both. In fact, nearly … Read More