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healthgal

posted 12/07/2008, comments (0)

Treat Sleep Apnea in Alzheimer’s Patient for Improved Cognition

It's hard enough to cope with the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and also be hopeful. With no significant treatment at this time, the only therapy options include Aricept, good lifestyle choices including adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids and of course, brain and physical exercises. Any therapeutic... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/01/2008, comments (2)

Experts Say the Snorechestra Must Be Silenced for Heart Health

The Harvard Heart Letter, November issue, offers the sombering news that if you or a loved one is snoring through the night with "snorts, whistles and gasps" then the snorechestra is a possible if not probable sign of sleep apnea, which could lead to both heart disease and a shorter life span. People with sleep apnea stop breathing for... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/08/2007, comment (1)

Exercising the throat muscles...

IN RE: EXERCISING THROAT MUSCLES USING A C-PAP DEVICE TO EXERCISE MUSCLES THAT HAVE ATROPHIED. DEAR DR. EDELL, I am looking into the possibility that diabetic weight loss has claimed some very important muscle tissues relating to respiration such as throat muscles, which collapse, requiring a pressurized air device (C-PAP) to force the sluggish... Read more Chevron

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