Sleep Data is Proud to announce…… Dr. Michael Coppola, a member of Sleep Data’s Scientific Advisory Board for over a decade, has been elected to serve as president of the Washington, D.C.–based American Sleep Apnea Association, for 2011.  Coppola, who … Continue reading →

Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms (Content from original abstract (18), with additions by the editor) Rhinitis is a condition in which the mucous lining of the nose is inflamed.  In the Allergies in America survey (1, 2) of 2500 adults … Continue reading →

It’s not hard to become out of touch with the troubles of people outside of our own neighborhood, let alone outside our own state.  Taking that a few step further, residents on the west coast of the U.S. don’t know … Continue reading →

When a disorder becomes so ingrained in society that almost one in every five people suffers from it, it’s a wise idea to broaden the scope of treatment possibilities. A healthier lifestyle translates into more energy and an improved quality … Continue reading →

It has been shown that bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk for heart attack and stroke in patients with diabetes. (1) While type 2 diabetes is not presently considered a cardiovascular disease, there is growing evidence to suggest that it … Continue reading →

At over 7 feet tall and 300 plus pounds, it isn’t too far-fetched to imagine that future NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal would have sleep apnea.  O’Neal, an NBA MVP and four-time world champion has long been regarded as one of the … Continue reading →

Treating Your Sleep Apnea Lowers Cardiovascular Risks The connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease is in the news this week. Before we examine the recent findings, let’s look at some figures presented in 2011 by the American … Continue reading →

Let’s say that you wake up every morning at 6am.  Let’s assume that you’re able to manage a quick lunch at 12pm. Let’s also assume that you’re able to have dinner every night at around 7pm. It’s not unusual for … Continue reading →

A recent study (2) demonstrated that among the Medicare population with newly diagnosed heart failure, those who were tested, diagnosed, and treated for sleep apnea had better survival compared with those who were not tested, not diagnosed, and consequently not … Continue reading →

Instant global communication is easy.   With the rise of the “blogosphere” everyone’s opinion, informed or not, becomes, “It must be true, I read it on the internet”. When your quality of life hangs in the balance it’s important to seek out quality advice. … Continue reading →