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1964 was a historic year in medicine. That was the year when U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry confirmed that smoking cigarettes was a direct contributor to lung cancer. Prior to this announcement, smoking was seen as fashionable. Doctors were even used in advertisements for some brands of cigarettes.According to the Harvard Medical School, roughly 42 [...]

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, worldwide, approximately 322 million people suffer from depression. This is one of the most commonly experienced mental health conditions, and major depressive disorder is actually considered a disability in the United States.There are many factors that can contribute to depression, including genetics and life events. And [...]

Individuals who find themselves in a seemingly endless battle with fatigue will often go to the doctor to try to figure out what is causing them so many restless nights. And more often than not, these visits will eventually result in a diagnosis of sleep apnea.Though sleep apnea may not seem as serious as other [...]

CPAP treatment does much more than help you get a good night’s sleep. Studies have confirmed that CPAP therapy helps mitigate a wide range of negative side effects caused by sleep apnea, including high blood pressure and depression.However, for individuals who are obese or overweight, CPAP treatment can have an even more dramatic impact. For [...]

Patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea will typically be prescribed a CPAP machine to help them manage their symptoms. Adjusting to a CPAP device can take some getting used to, but over time, the vast majority of patients find that this therapy can greatly alleviate their symptoms.If you’re still new to CPAP therapy, however, [...]

It can sometimes be tempting to lump all types of sleep apnea together as part of the same generic condition, but in reality, there are distinct differences between central and obstructive sleep apnea. While CPAP therapy can help address both types of breathing problems, it is crucial that patients (and their doctors) understand the difference [...]