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Does Poor Sleep Lead to Dementia?
It is a well-known fact that sleep deprivation has many negative health consequences. Anyone who has experienced a poor night’s sleep – or perhaps a night of no sleep at all – has likely endured some unpleasant side effects. A lack of sleep can noticeably impact a person’s ability to concentrate, impairing memory and cognitive […]
Read MoreSleep Recommendations By Age from the National Sleep Foundation
How much sleep do we really need? Well, it turns out that it ranges. And in more ways than one. An updated report recently published by the National Sleep Foundation reveals that it not only depends on your age group, but on your individual needs – needs that are impacted by factors such as your […]
Read MoreWhy Drowsy Driving is Dangerous
We’ve all done it – gotten behind the wheel when we’re less than alert, pulled out of the driveway with sleepy eyes because obligations required us to do so. Maybe it was a big day at the office, an early flight or a child’s school drop-off. Perhaps it was coasting home on empty roads at night […]
Read MoreTackling Snoring and Sleep Apnea in the New Year
Resolve to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in 2015 Each January marks the dawn of new personal goals — for fitness, self-improvement, relationships and more. Surprisingly, one very simple resolution is often overlooked despite the dramatic impact it can have upon a person’s quality of life. It’s one that spawns positive effects like improved concentration, […]
Read MoreThe iOS 8 Offers a Ton of New Features for Health & Sleep Tracking
With the launch of the iPhone 6 and the recent iOS 8 software upgrade, Apple once again has us in the palm of their hands. iOS 8 has some incredible new features including photo editing, iCloud Drive (allowing users to work on any file, anywhere), an intelligent keyboard, and more ways to share content. A […]
Read MoreCPAP Therapy in New York City
Tolerating your CPAP mask is not impossible, it just requires taking some specific steps so that the change in treatment can be justified and covered by insurance. First and foremost, an ENT specialist should evaluate the upper airway to determine if there is any obstruction. If the doctor suspects you are at risk for sleep apnea, you […]
Read MoreHow PTSD Relates to Obstructive Sleep Apnea & CPAP Therapy
In 2010, The American College of Chest Physicians published a study in the Chest Journal to determine how frequent Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is among combat veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as assault, warfare, serious injury, serious psychological trauma […]
Read MoreNFL Players With Sleep Apnea & Delayed Reaction Time
Is sleep apnea common among NFL players? Studies have indicated one-third of NFL players have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a disorder that creates serious health risks and increases the chance that players will be sleep deprived before they hit the ground running. New research suggests that the condition could slow a player’s reaction time by […]
Read MoreSnoring from a Stuffy Nose?
When you have a cold or an allergic reaction that causes your sinus passages to become inflamed and clogged, breathing through your nose becomes difficult and uncomfortable, especially at night. Here are 5 tips to ease your snoring: Sleep on your side. Snoring occurs when your tongue drops to the back of your throat when […]
Read More5 Things To Consider When Selecting a Sleep Apnea Doctor or Snoring Specialist in NYC
Sleep medicine is a growing field, but for many prospective patients, it is also an unknown one. There are several eOs Sleep Centers located around the country, including facilities right here in NYC. Not only do these facilities give patients access to some of the top-rated sleep apnea specialists in the country, they also help […]
Read MoreChanges in Site of Obstruction in OSA Patients According to Sleep Position
A new study first published in Laryngoscope online, (8/22/2014) aimed to evaluate the changes in the site of obstruction when patients with OSA changed their sleep position. The study was first presented at the Korean Rhinologic Society Meeting, Seoul, Korea and at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS annual meeting, in Washington DC. The […]
Read MoreNew Study Finds Sleep & Quality of Life Improvements After Sinus Surgery
Published by The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology – 08/14/2014 Clinical Article Researchers conducted a study to determine whether endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) results in appreciable sleep quality improvements in patients with CRS. Chronic Rhinosinusitis or Chronic Sinusitis is a condition that interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up in the […]
Read MoreCustomization of CPAP Masks
For CPAP Mask Users, customization is just around the corner Leslie Oliver Karpas, a former Industrial Designer, now founder and CEO of Metamason, a 3D printing startup in Pasadena, California believes that the effectiveness of many medical products can be dramatically increased with a customized fit for each patient. Karpas applied this premise to CPAP therapy and feels the […]
Read MoreThe Epidemiology of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Highlights of the 2008 publication by the ATS Journal Online Despite the numerous advancements in our understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical consequences of OSA, a majority of those affected remain undiagnosed. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The prevalence of […]
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What Are The Best Ways To Stop Snoring?
Looking For Ways Stop Snoring? People come to sleep centers for a number of reasons. Usually somewhere on that list of reasons is snoring. Patients always ask, what are the best ways to stop snoring? There are a few natural remedies they can try out at home. If these remedies eliminate the problem, a visit […]
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