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How to Use a Sleep Apnea Mask :: Finding a Cure For Snoring

Written by health-and-fitness on July 12th, 2009

Snoring is a common problem, but in some cases can be always linked to a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when air ceases moving into the lungs during sleep, and can be a dangerous condition in severe cases. You will find that one of the most common treatments for sleep apnea is a [...]

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Snoring: A Sign of Trouble in Our Young Ones?

Written by health-and-fitness on July 4th, 2009

Three to 6 years old youngsters who snore have more signs of depression and stress, as well as attention and language issues, than their age-matched opposite numbers who don’t snore, Finnish researchers report.
“Our study brings out snoring as a likely risk factor for mood issues and cognitive impairment in preschool-aged children,” Dr. Eeva T. Aronen, [...]

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Can Snoring Cure Claims Be Cause for Alarm?

Written by health-and-fitness on July 4th, 2009

Remember the adage, “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone”?
For chronic snorers and particularily anyone who has to listen to them, anti-snoring products can sound like a dream come true. But before you start catching zzzz’s, consider this: Ads for some of these products are making unsubstantiated claims that the [...]

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Aging & Sleep - Is There A Connection?

Written by health-and-fitness on July 4th, 2009

Sleep and Aging
Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as young adults—between 7-9 hours each night. But older people tend to go to sleep earlier and get up earlier than they did when they were younger. And they may nap more during the day. If you sleep too much during the day, it [...]

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