For Sleep Apnea, a Mouth Guard May be a Good Alternative to CPAP
People with sleep apnea who can ’t tolerate the noise and discomfort of a CPAP machine might benefit from a mouth guard or surgery. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Sleep Apnea (Sleep Disorder) Snoring Surgery and Surgeons Source Type: news
Children's sleep and adenotonsillectomy
(University of South Australia) While a pint-sized snorer may seem adorable, studies shows that children with sleep disordered breathing are likely to show aggressive and hyperactive behaviours during the day. The recommended treatment is an adenotonsillectomy - not only to fix the snore, but also the behaviour - yet new research from the University of South Australia, while the surgery can cure a child's snoring it doesn't change their behaviour, despite common misconceptions by parents and doctors alike. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Simple snoring cure could also slash risk of dementia by more than a third, researchers say
CPAP involves wearing a mask at night connected to a bedside machine, costing around £500, that pumps pressurised air into the throat. This stops soft tissue in the throat from collapsing during sleep. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I ’m Awash In Pandemic-Fueled Gratitude and Taking a Solitary Cross-Country Road Trip
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A Solitary Road Trip and Some Hope For Grace
Next week I’m going to pack up my little snoring dog and drive from Brooklyn to Los Angeles all by my vaccinated self. It’s somewhat insane, especially if you know how slowly I drive. But like lots of things we’ve been waiting months to do, the idea of seeing any vista beyond my neighborhood is ridiculously thrilling. I’m awash in pandemic-fueled gratitude.
There ar...
Source: TIME: Health - April 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Susanna Schrobsdorff Tags: Uncategorized It's Not Just You Source Type: news
‘When the Rain Stops:’ a New Short Story by Bryan Washington
We heard about the storm a week before the rains. Manny figured they wouldn’t be a problem. Jae disagreed. The news called it a minor inconvenience—a flash flood at most—but we’d learned not to lean too deep into forecasts.
In the morning, Houston felt sticky. Our heels slapped across the floorboards. We plodded around the house, yawning and stretching and tugging at our boxers. Manny went straight for the vegetable garden, but Jae took his time with breakfast, stirring a pan of eggs, slipping everything inside pieces of toast. Between mouthfuls of sandwich, he swore we’d end up packing everyt...
Source: TIME: Science - April 16, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Bryan Washington Tags: Uncategorized climate change Magazine TIME 2030 Source Type: news
Snoring in children linked to brain changes, behavior problems, study finds
Children who snore regularly show signs of structural changes in their brains that perhaps contribute to symptoms such as trouble focusing, hyperactivity and learning difficulties at school, a study found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - April 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 -- Snoring just isn ' t for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say.
Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 13, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
The findings support early evaluation of children with habitual snoring (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - April 13, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior
Title: Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect BehaviorCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/13/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/13/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)
Source: MedicineNet Sleep General - April 13, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
Behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain ’s frontal lobe (Source: NIDA News)
Source: NIDA News - April 13, 2021 Category: Addiction Tags: ABCD, Children, News Release, Researchers, Brain Source Type: news
NIDCR's Spring 2021 E-Newsletter
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NIDCR & NIH Stand Against Structural Racism
NIDCR Director Rena D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, said in a statement that there is no place for structural racism in biomedical research, echoing remarks from NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, in his announcement of a new NIH initiative—called U...
Source: NIDCR Science News - April 7, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Heart attack: Snoring and sleep apnoea could indicate your risk of the deadly condition
HEART attacks are commonly attributed to unhealthy lifestyle decisions but there are other risk factors to watch out for. Snoring and sleep apnoea are lesser-known signs you may be at risk. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Housing Insecurity Is Associated With Poor Sleep: Study
Sleep disorders are a national concern, and include too few hours per night, frequent nighttime wakening, obstructive sleep disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and more. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 10, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Nina Shapiro, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Source Type: news
