Showing posts with label sleep apnea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sleep apnea. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Sudden Cardiac Arrest A Danger For Individuals With Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Sufferers Have Higher Risk Of Death From Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Study Finds by Amanda Cochran.  CBS News.  June 12, 2013.

(1)  Up to _______million Americans suffer from sleep apneas with ________ percent of them not obese.

(2)  When a person stops breathing during a bout of sleep apnea, the brain will realize that ________________ sending __________ which pumps up _________________________.  Blood vessels can _____________, and over time, you're at risk for ________________.

(3)  Symptoms of sleep apnea can include ___________ but also ___________ and neck __________.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Vibrations From Snoring May Result In Thickened Carotid Artery, Leading to Health Risks

Don't Ignore The Snore:  Snoring May Be Early Sign Of Future Health Risks.  Science Daily.  January 24, 2013.

The study presented here found changes in the carotid artery of snorers, even those without sleep apnea.  Thickening of the carotid artery is a precursor to atherosclerosis and may precede sleep apnea according to the researchers.  

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The Perfect Sleep Position

Find The Perfect Sleep Position.  Your Health.  The Wall Street Journal.  January 14, 2013.

Addresses concerns including obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, back pain, acid reflux, as well as shoulder and neck pain.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Hidden Dangers of Obesity

Revealing the Unexpected Dangers of Obesity by Shirley S. Wang.  The Wall Street Journal.  October 29, 2012.

Obesity is a complex condition involving hormones, inflammatory molecules and chemicals that can have wide impact.  Just how wide is only now beginning to be understood.  For example, the olfactory bulb contains one of the densest collection of insulin receptors outside the pancreas.  In mice research, there are indications that the change in the sense of smell is related to obesity, either as a effect or as a cause.  Sleepiness, apart from sleep apnea, could also be related to obesity as perhaps is fertility and cancer.