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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:06:33

Sleepy Employees Hurt the Bottom Line, Says Dr. Benjamin Gerson

Sleep disorders not only affect worker productivity, but also cause weight gain that leads to hypertension, diabetes and other debilitating medical conditions, according to Dr. Benjamin Gerson,..Continue




Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:47:13

Exercise Could be the Heart's Fountain of Youth

According to a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, older people who did endurance exercise training for about a year ended up with metabolically much younger hearts....Continue




Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:52:11

HEAVY SNORING CAN LEAD TO A HEART ATTACK

HEAVY snorers are six times more likely to suffer a heart attack while asleep, research revealed yesterday.....Continue




Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:23:19

Variety of sleep disorders affect 40 million Americans

There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive and central. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the most common form of the two occurs due to an interruption of breathing due to a blockage of the air passages in the neck and throat.....Continue




Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:08:14

Sleep Apnea May Spur Night Heart Attack

Obstructive sleep apnea may make nighttime heart attacks more likely than daytime heart attacks, a new study shows.....Continue


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Snoring is a Relationship deal breaker

Susan, age 27, single
Susan is dating and is looking for that perfect soulmate. She's met some wonderful men and had serious relationships with one or two but they never seem to work out.

"I don't know what it is but as soon as we become intimate the relationship falls apart. I've been told that I snore constantly and loudly. I didn't think women snored. I wish I could do something about it."

Snoring effects even long lasting relationships

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Mike and Sandy, age 66, married
Bob and Sandy are recently retired but for the last 7 years have slept in separate bedrooms because of Bob's snoring. They'd love to travel more but traveling means sharing a bedroom.

"Bob's snoring gets so bad, we can't sleep in the same room. And I get so worried when he stops breathing. We'd love to travel and spend more time together but I just can't imagine how we could share a room. I didn't imagine our retirement would be like this."

Obstructive sleep apnea is related to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression and even erectile dysfunction

Obstructive sleep apnea is causally related to high blood pressure

Fred, age 53, divorced
Fred awakened one night at about 4:30 AM with chest pain and having difficulty breathing. He managed to get to the phone, call 911 and was admitted to the hospital with a heart attack.

"I knew I was overweight and out of shape. My job keeps me on the road and not eating properly. When I was married, my wife told me I snored loudly and awakened choking and gasping for air at night."

CPAP, while effective, is not well tolerated by many people

CPAP is not well tolerated by all patients

Sam, age 58, married
Sam was diagnosed with sleep apnea 4 years ago. He was treated with a CPAP which he has had trouble wearing and tends to take it off at night. He's tried several different models including BiPAP.

"I wish there were an alternative to CPAP. I just can't get used to the mask or the irritation around my nose. No matter how much humidification I use, the air is too dry. I also travel a lot and its a real nuisance.To tell you the truth, I really hate this CPAP machine and the mask."

Oral Appliances can be an alternative to CPAP or a primary choice for mild to moderate sleep apnea

I couldn't be happier with my oral appliance

Frank, age 53, wears a dental device to control sleep apnea.

Frank was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 8 months ago. After discussions with his sleep physician, he was referred to a Snoring Iisn't Sexy™ affiliated dentist for oral appliance therapy.

"Boy I really have to hand it to my sleep physician, she really understood me when I told her that I would prefer a small den™tal appliance to the CPAP she offered. The oral appliance therapy has literally saved my life. I couldn't be happier."

 

Patients are talking about oral appliances and their Snoring Isn't Sexy™ dentist.

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Before oral appliance therapy these patients had difficulty functioning. Learn how oral appliance therapy and their dentist imrpoved their quality of life and their health.

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I had no idea my dentist could treat my snoring

Walter, age 62, surprised that his dentist could help

Walter's dentist asked him if he snored, had high blood pressure, ever stopped breathing during sleep or awakened gasping and choking.

"Imagine my surprise when my dentist asked me about my sleep problems. I never expected that! And then he asked me what my shirt collar size was and when I told him 18, he said that with my answers to his question and his neck size I should see a sleep physician. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and now wear a small dental device to control the problem."

I can't find a dentist who treats snoring and sleep apnea.

You've got to help me find a dentist

Lorraine, age 32, on the verge of divorce

Lorraine's husband has been diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea and given a CPAP but he can't wear it.

"I really do love him but his snoring and gasping and choking at night are driving me crazy. I haven't had a good night's sleep for years. He's been to a sleep doc but just hates his CPAP and won't wear it. And there's no dentist in my area who makes the dental devices."

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Beverly, (age withheld on request), wife and mother

Concerned mother who searches the Internet for information on her family's health.

"I must say that's it's really conveneient to come to one location and not only find information about sleep and sleep breathing disorders but to find a place where important breaking sleep news is updated almost daily. I'd like to thank the Snoring Isn't Sexy™team for putting this together and keeping it updated."

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Martha and James, 61 and 64

Like so many others, Martha and James had a question about snoring and their health.

"We contacted Snoring Isn't Sexy™ because we had some questions about how a dental device could help James. The staff was very responsive and they referred us to a great dentist in our area who could help. We were amazed that we got an answer on the weekend. "

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