Sleep Apnea and Allergies allergic rhinitis allergies histamine holidays immune system inflammation leukotriene modifiers nasal congestion nasal corticosteroids obstructive sleep apnea side effects snoring Nov 02, 2024

In the U.S., over 100 million people experience allergies yearly. That means for every three adults, one winds up sneezing, sniffling, or having a more adverse reaction when exposed to a certain substance in the environment.1 

Although allergies are extremely common, they’re not the...

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Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease angiopoietin-2 blood vessels cardiovascular health coronary artery disease cpap heart attack heart disease high blood pressure hypoxia inflammation obstructive sleep apnea oxidative stress sleep apnea snoring sympathetic nervous system Oct 12, 2024

In the U.S., an estimated 39 million adults — about one-tenth of the population — suffer from a disorder called sleep apnea. Here’s the catch: Up to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it.1,2 

Another prevalent condition is heart disease, which...

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Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure adrenaline cpap elimination diet high blood pressure hypoxia nitric oxide obstructive sleep apnea oxidative stress renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system sleep apnea snoring sympathetic nervous system Oct 05, 2024

Around 6 million adults have been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the U.S. In reality though, an estimated 39 million Americans have this sleep disorder.1 

A more prevalent condition is high blood pressure (hypertension), which affects almost 50 percent of American adults. But most of these...

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Does CPAP Really Work for Sleep Apnea? alcohol cardiovascular health cognitive function cpap elimination diets gerd heart disease high blood pressure inflammation myofunctional therapy obstructive sleep apnea oral appliances side effects side sleepers sleep apnea snoring stroke surgery weight loss Sep 28, 2024

Roughly 8 million people — including President Joe Biden — use a CPAP machine in the U.S.1 

CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, is the “gold-standard” treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a condition in which your breathing stops...

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Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea on Health anxiety asthma blood-brain barrier cardiovascular health cortisol depression gerd ghrelin heart disease high blood pressure hormonal disorders hypoxia inflammation insulin insulin resistance leptin mental disorders obesity serotonin sleep apnea snoring stroke weight gain Sep 21, 2024

In the U.S., about 6 million adults are diagnosed with sleep apnea. However, as many as 39 million Americans are believed to have this condition.1

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing stops and restarts frequently while you’re sleeping. There are two types of sleep apnea:...

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Can a Vegan Diet Cause Snoring? cancer cardiovascular health diabetes endocrine disruptors estrogen fermented soy foods isoflavones nutrient deficiency phytoestrogens plant-based foods second-generation soy foods snoring soy soy ingredients soy-free diet soybeans traditional soy foods vegan diet veganism Jun 24, 2023

Veganism is the practice of eating only foods produced from plants. A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian one, which allows consuming eggs and dairy products in addition to plant-based foods. In the past decade, vegan diets have become more popular for several reasons. First, a vegan diet is...

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When Is Snoring a Problem? aging cardiovascular health confidence cortisol couples diabetes erectile dysfunction family relationships health high blood pressure hormones intimacy menopause mental health obstructive sleep apnea serotonin snoring stroke testosterone Jun 10, 2023

Snorers are often the target of jokes.1 But snoring is one of the symptoms of a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In OSA, the collapse of the airway stops the flow of air into the lungs and lowers blood oxygen levels. This leads to abnormal breathing and frequent awakenings during...

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Why Most Snoring Remedies Don't Work bariatric surgery cpap diet elimination diet estrogen exercise laser therapy mandibular advancement devices nasal clips nasal strips obstructive sleep apnea over-the-counter devices snoring surgery weight loss May 27, 2023

In the United States, between 50 million to 70 million people suffer from decreased quality of life because of sleep disorders. These conditions include snoring, which is also usually a sign of other health issues. This explains why the anti-snoring industry in the country was worth 1 billion...

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Can Testosterone Cause Snoring? aging aromatase aromatase inhibitors estrogen heart disease hormone pellet therapy hormone replacement therapy sex hormones sex steroid hormones sleep sleep apnea sleep-disordered breathing snoring soy elimination diet soy-free diet testosterone testosterone replacement therapy May 13, 2023

Testosterone is a sex steroid hormone in males and females. It is produced by males' testicles and females' ovaries. However, testosterone levels in adult men are around seven to eight times greater than the hormone's levels in adult women.1 Testosterone is responsible for the development of...

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Is Soy Good for Menopause? aromatase inhibitors estrogen fermented soy foods hormone imbalance hormone replacement therapy hrt menopause phytoestrogens progesterone sex hormones snoring soy soy elimination diet soy ingredients soy-free diet testosterone traditional soy foods xenoestrogens Apr 29, 2023

Menopause is a complex topic for two reasons. First, estrogen plays a key role in this stage in women's lives. At the same time, the sex hormone takes part in many other body processes. Second, typical treatments for menopause do not work for all women. So, for a brief discussion of this heavily...

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