Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Post-Stroke Depression
Stroke is one of the deadliest complications of sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea are more likely to experience a stroke, but the risks don’t actually end there. Actually, in some ways, the risks [...]
The Messages You Give Your Spouse by Not Treating Snoring
One of the major problems with snoring is that it is a problem not just for the snorer, but for everyone who sleeps around them. If you are a snorer, you’ve probably experienced your [...]
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
We all know that it’s important to get enough sleep. But how much sleep is that, exactly? Fortunately, there are several recommendations for the amount of sleep people need. Following these recommendations can help [...]
How Jaw Muscle Types Can Contribute to TMJ Symptoms
TMJ is associated with many symptoms, but the most common are jaw pain and tension headaches caused by overworked and spasming jaw muscles. But not everyone is equally susceptible to these symptoms. We have [...]
A Picture Could Be Worth 1000 Words in Sleep Apnea Screening
One of the biggest problems with {{{{link id='50317' text='sleep apnea'}}}} is that it is so underdiagnosed. Perhaps 80% of people with the condition don’t know they have it. If they don’t know they have it, [...]
Is the Coronavirus Pandemic Triggering Your TMJ Pain?
In the face of the widespread illness and economic fallout related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, people often feel they need to put aside other concerns. However, it’s still important to try to take [...]
Does Inflammation Cause Sleep Apnea?
We know that people with sleep apnea experience high levels of inflammation. It’s been assumed that the inflammation is a result of sleep apnea, but now a new study suggests that inflammation may precede [...]
Preliminary Study Links Migraines and Pregnancy Complications
New research suggests that women with severe migraines may be much more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Although the study couldn’t link migraines or their treatment to the complications explicitly, it [...]
Michigan Basketball Player Boosts His Game by Treating Sleep Apnea
As a U of M alum, Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad still follows the teams of his alma mater. And while he is more apt to cheer for the Wolverines on the gridiron, he does [...]
Could Low Vitamin D Be Responsible for Your Chronic Headaches?
Chronic headache is a common problem that can have major consequences for productivity and quality of life. Unfortunately, it’s hard sometimes to track down the cause of chronic headaches. New research suggests a potentially [...]
