Can Sleep Apnea Be Treated with a Pill?
We love creating and discovering new drugs that can be swallowed and, like magic, our problems go away. I say this tongue-in-cheek, as it's rarely that simple. We all know that the side effects from [...]
The Connection Between Headaches, TMJ Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Officially, there is no one definitive cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). One factor that's often indicated is obesity. When there’s too much bulk in the neck, airway has a hard time staying open. The [...]
Some of the Crazy Effects of Sleep Deprivation
You’ve probably heard anecdotes from new mothers about the effects of sleep deprivation—falling asleep standing up, or realizing you are wearing mismatched shoes when you get to work, perhaps. Maybe you’ve even had your own [...]
What’s New in Pain Management?
With the ongoing opioid crisis showing no signs of stopping, more and more people are prudently turning away from the use of strong painkillers and looking for alternative pain management approaches. This is not exactly [...]
Why (and How) You Should Be Drinking Green Tea
Matcha lattes at Starbucks, green tea ice cream, and bottled green tea beverages galore; the drinks made from unfermented leaves of the tea plant are almost as popular in America now as in traditional Japanese [...]