Since June 2021, Philips Respironics CPAP machines have been subject to a Class I recall. The recall came after the FDA received reports that the noise-proofing foam in the machines could break down and enter the tubing. Thereafter, the CPAP machine might force the foam particles into users’ lungs, causing potentially serious complications. Now [...]
Sleep apnea is a sleep-breathing disorder where you experience stoppages in breathing throughout the night. These pauses last at least 10 seconds but can persist much longer. They can happen hundreds of times per night! If you have sleep apnea, you wake up feeling unrested and fatigued throughout the day. You may [...]
The importance of sleep is often underrated. People commonly trade hours of sleep to find out what will happen in the next episode of their latest Netflix binge or to have just one more drink with friends. For many, trading a few hours of sleep here and there isn’t a big deal, but for [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) are common. Nearly a third of all adults experience them at some time. While most cases of TMJ resolve on their own without professional treatment, if your TMJ is persistent or recurring, you should seek treatment. Here are five great reasons why you {{{{link id='52235' text='shouldn’t [...]
Getting a good night of sleep is just as important to your overall health as regular exercise and eating healthy food. If you don’t sleep well, it can impact your overall health and impact your quality of life. It can also disrupt your daily mood, your career, your relationships, and even cause [...]
