We found the article below and thought that it spoke to men quite well.  There is a pervasive attitude in many of the men we care for who view the initial consultation regarding their possible obstructive sleep apnea with disdain.  … Continue reading →

An Article for Our Spanish Readers We have a number of articles in this blog that address the important issue of snoring.  We have never presented one in Spanish.  Considering our large Hispanic patient base, I’d like to present an … Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia: The following is an edited collection of content provided by the U.S. Departent of Health & Human Services.  Scientists estimate that fibromyalgia affects 5 million Americans age 18 or older.  For unknown reasons, between 80 and 90 percent of those … Continue reading →

There are occasions when research will lead you to an article that’s precise , informative and well-written.  In those situations, rather than refernce it, I choose to share it. Colin Sullivan: Inventive Pioneer of Sleep Medicine Almost exactly 30 years after the … Continue reading →

CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is now being used by the Riverside California paramedics.  Since April of 2011, all paramedics have been using CPAP on patients who have signs of congestive heart failure.  Normally these devices are used to … Continue reading →

Have you forgotten something you’ve recently learned how to do? Your last night of sleep may have been punctuated by mini-awakenings, diminishing your ability to retain this new skill.  It’s possible that you slept for 8 to 9 hours and … Continue reading →

Childhood Obesity: Hello everyone!  Now that it is summer-time and the kids are home from school, it might be a good time to take a look at controlling childhood obesity in your family.  Remember, obesity is linked to serious health … Continue reading →

Sleep Apena: Link to Blood Vessel Disorders A new study shows (1) that sleep apnea may affect the blood vessels responsible for supplying blood to the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease in people who are otherwise healthy. This … Continue reading →

Every relationship has its share of ups and downs.  It isn’t unusual for a marriage to crumble due to the stress brought upon it by everyday life.  Stress can come from anywhere; an unrewarding job, financial insecurity or even something … Continue reading →

Sleep Apnea Around the World /The United Kingdom is Sick of Snoring! A major hotel chain in the United Kingdom has come up with a revolutionary way of dealing with the problem of snoring. They have special “quiet zones” for light … Continue reading →