If you suffer from COPD, you know how difficult it can be to breathe at times. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is not one singular condition, but a collection of conditions that affect the lungs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has many causes, including smoking, exposure to chemicals, and more. Another condition that makes it […]
Side effects are a common drawback to medical treatments. From pills to medical devices, side effects can be caused by many things. Unfortunately in the case of some side effects, the benefits of the treatment outweigh the issues caused by side effects, and as a result, patients must simply adapt to these often uncomfortable […]
Kids grow out of many things. Clothes, toys, habits. But one thing they may not grow out of is obstructive sleep apnea. While some children indeed do grow out of childhood obstructive sleep apnea, many others do not, and this can have repercussions that follow them into their teen years and beyond. This was […]
Leading a sedentary lifestyle isn’t just bad for the waistline, it’s bad for the entire body. From increased blood pressure to higher instances of diabetes and heart disease, sitting or simply not moving enough can have very dangerous repercussions to our overall health. Now, a new study has found that being sedentary poses yet another […]
Typically, when we think of people on prescription medications, we think of older adults. But an increasing number of younger adults are now taking prescription medications – namely antidepressants- and it is causing a dental crisis. You see, often these medications come with side effects that can be detrimental to your oral health. Side effects […]
It is an unfortunate fact that our race plays a role in whether we are pre-dispositioned to be at a higher risk for certain medical conditions. For Latinos, there may be a higher risk for conditions like untreated sleep apnea, according to a new study published on the Alzheimer’s Association website. While it is […]
If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know how limited your options for treatment can be. Most people with sleep apnea are prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which requires the use of a complicated machine with an uncomfortable mask. As a result, many don’t use their CPAP machine as prescribed, which means they’re […]
With travel restrictions being lifted around the globe and more and more people feeling ready to get back out there and see the world, this summer will no doubt look different than last summer. But before you take that dream vacation, there may be some planning you need to do to prepare yourself for your […]