Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep, causing labored breathing and snoring. Sleep apnea can also affect your energy levels during the day and your ability to pay attention in school […]
You’ve probably never thought about your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. It’s the joint at which your jaw meets your face, just below your ear. It facilitates chewing and mouth opening. Temporomandibular disease – or TMD – can cause a […]
Migraines affect more than the 12 million people who suffer from them. They also affect the millions of people who live and work with those suffering. More than a third of people enduring migraines describe them as disabling. For […]
Have you noticed the numbers on your scale creeping higher, ignoring your efforts to eat healthy? Do you resolve to exercise more but instead find yourself too exhausted to begin? By any chance does your partner say that you snore […]
Do your jaw muscles ache? Do you have headaches? Are your teeth extremely sensitive and showing signs of wear? You might be grinding your teeth and clenching your jaws excessively, a condition called “bruxism.” It is estimated that between 8% […]
Common sleep apnea symptoms such as loud snoring and poor sleep quality, when left untreated, can lead to long-term health problems such as heart disease or stroke. In particular, it can be especially harmful in people with type 2 diabetes. […]
Most people normally breathe through their nose. However, there are times when you can only breathe through your mouth, such as when you are sick or suffering from allergies. Structural issues with the septum, adenoids and tonsils can also force […]
It’s normal to have an occasional night when you don’t sleep well — constantly waking up during the night and then feeling tired the next day. Several things can cause you to have a bad night’s sleep: stress, overindulgence in […]
There is a saying—If you fail to plan you’ve planned to fail. I think this applies to healthy eating as well. To succeed at cleaning up your eating habits, it is important to create a healthy eating plan. Doing […]