People who suffer from seasonal allergies along with sleep apnea are more stressed and tired than their peers, a study suggests. Both disorders are known to contribute to daytime sleepiness and an inability to cope with daily stress, but experts say when both problems occur a patient can experience more drastic symptoms. Experts suggest that people talk to their doctor about more intense management of their conditions if they find their daily life affected.
Read moreYou know that allergies can make you feel pretty lousy physically, what with the sneezing, the wheezing, the stuffy head, and the itchy... Read more »
Recently, the news media has picked up on a study in Current Biology that, supposedly, explains why people get testy after a sleepless... Read more »
So tired. So tired of waking up night after night, hour after hour. So tired my whole body aches and my brain doesn’t work. So tired of... Read more »
For several years, February 14 has been designated Congenital Heart Defect Day. And what better day could there be than Valentines Day,... Read more »
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of... Read more »
include an urge to move the legs often associated with uncomfortable feeling in the legs (e.g. tingling, creepy, itching, pulling or aching) during... Read more »
Fatigue is one of the most commonly cited health symptoms, and many people assume it's their high-stress lifestyle causing the problem. But experts... Read more »
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What Is It? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. These periods are called apneas. They... Read more »
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CausesGeneral Causes of Obstructive Sleep ApneaStructural abnormalities in the face, skull, or airways that cause some obstruction or narrowing in... Read more »
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What Is It? A person who is sleepwalking walks or makes other movements that seem purposeful in a state of partial wakefulness from deep... Read more »