Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea.
A study published in the June issue of the journal sleep reveals that obese children are as much at risk of developing sleep apnea as obese adults. The risk factor is based on waist circumference and BMI although neck circumference wasn't considered a risk...
Sleep apnea is often present in people with a certain body type, those with short, thick necks. A propensity for obesity is also often... Read more »
According to the American Heart Organization, "obesity is now recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead... Read more »
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which... Read more »
Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo. Perfectly relaxed. Lost in the land of... Read more »
I've always suffered from migraines - the blinding auras, the excruciating headaches. I remember when I was a child, about ten or twelve,... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine... Read more »
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