This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  For many adults around the world, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant problem. According to the International Journal of Impotence Research, 322 million men worldwide are expected to suffer from erectile dysfunction by 2025. This condition can develop for various reasons, one of which is obstructive sleep apnea.…

This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  What position do you sleep in? According to a study done to observe common sleeping positions, participants spent 54 percent of the night sleeping on their side, 37 percent on their back, and 7 percent on their stomach.3 If you suffer from sleep apnea, have you…

This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  Hitting the hay at the end of the day and getting some sleep is rejuvenating. However, not everybody wakes up in the morning with recharged batteries. For the 25 million adults in the United States living with obstructive sleep apnea, nighttime sleep provides ineffective rest. Underlying sleep conditions…

This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  All of us probably have some things that tend to torture our minds in the middle of the night. Perhaps you’re sweating a major work project that’s coming due, watching gas prices escalate nearly as fast as the meter in a downtown taxi during rush hour,…

When you see someone with dark circles under their eyes, you probably wouldn’t think that they’ve just returned from a relaxing vacation. Chances are they’ve been tossing and turning, and the lack of beauty sleep is starting to show. It’s true: There is a link between the quality of sleep we get and how healthy…

This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  When the average person thinks of a sleep apnea patient, they may picture someone who is carrying some excess weight. Excess weight increases the risk of developing the most common type of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea. But do people of all sizes get obstructive sleep apnea?…

This blog has been medically reviewed by Theresa Vuskovich, DMD.  Sleep is the perfect time to wind down after a long day, but if a snoring partner is keeping you awake, it can turn midnight hours into a nightmare instead of a dream. Late at night, it’s easy to slip into a helpless mindset: “I think…

What exactly happens while we sleep? We spend about one-third of our life sleeping—or at least attempting to do so—yet we are not usually aware of what is going on in our minds and bodies during that time.   Luckily, years of scientific research have provided us with insight into the fascinating processes happening beneath our level…

Fall back. Spring forward. It’s no wonder Americans can’t get a good night’s sleep. While the Daylight Savings Time ritual carries mixed reviews for different reasons (it stays dark (or light) too long), one thing on which we can all agree is that getting consistent quality sleep is a challenge. Since the pandemic began, scientists…

Studies show that 3-12 percent of children snore, 15 percent wet the bed at age five, and 11 percent of ages four to seven have ADHD. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by apneic periods due to an underdeveloped airway, is associated with each condition. OSA manifests in bruxism, poor sleeping habits, bedwetting, ADHD, moodiness, an inability to concentrate, and diabetes. How…