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Sleep Apnea Leads to Depression: Really
At long last, we have a good study that shows a strong link between obstructive sleep apnea – suffering with periods of lapsed breathing during sleep – and depression in human beings. As the Los Angeles Times reports, a randomized study of patients who had never before been diagnosed for sleep apnea, found that the … Continue reading Sleep Apnea Leads to Depression: Really
View More >>A Hopeful Note for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
I have spilled a lot of digital ink warning my readers about the many pernicious effects of sleep apnea: dementia, depression, diabetes, and more. One thing I have rarely addressed is the question of whether these issues may be reversible. Can you recover from the effects of sleep apnea if you address the apnea itself? … Continue reading A Hopeful Note for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
View More >>CBS Highlights the Link between Snoring and the Heart
CBS This Morning recently spent some time discussing the link between snoring and vascular disease. Their guest stressed that snoring is associated with a whole host of adverse health issues, including increased risk of heart attack, stroke and early dementia. Some of you may know that I have previously discussed snoring’s status as a sort … Continue reading CBS Highlights the Link between Snoring and the Heart
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