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Why Do One in Eight Boomers Have Memory Loss?

As the baby boomer generation ages, it’s not surprising that more and more people complain of memory problems. Here’s an article that describes the results of a survey which revealed that nearly 13% of people 60 or over reported confusion or memory loss which has worsened over the past 12 months. So far there are no definitive studies that suggest... Read more

Another New Treatment Option for Sleep Apnea?

Theravent looks like another potential new option for snoring, but upon further inspection, looks like technology that’s also found in Provent. These are nasal adhesives that allow you to breathe in normally, but provides partial resistance when you breathe out through your nose. Numerous studies have been published on the effectiveness of Provent for sleep... Read more

Sleep Problems Strongly Linked with Prostate Cancer

Here’s another study showing a strong association between poor sleep and cancer: An Icelandic study found that men with problems falling asleep had a 70% increased risk of developing prostate cancer, and a 210% increased risk if they had trouble staying asleep. Associations were even stronger for more advanced prostate cancers. Note that I wrote about this... Read more

Many Teens with Extreme Fatigue Go Untreated

About 3% of teens in this country were found to experience extreme fatigue lasting 3 or more months not relieved by rest. This short article in US News & World Report highlights the importance of a small segment of teens who are severely debilitated. The vast majority go untreated. It’s also likely that many will sleep excessively long hours and still... Read more

Sleep Duration And Colon Cancer Risk

There have been more and more studies showing an association between sleep duration or sleep apnea with increased cancer risk. In this study, longer sleep duration was associated with increased colon cancer risk in people who snored or were overweight. As we know from cancer research studies, hypoxia is a major mechanism of cancer progression. Whether you stop... Read more

NY Times Highlights The Importance of Sleep in ADHD

Here’s an important article that everyone should read in the New York Times.  The author highlights the fact that in many cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the real deficit may in your child’s sleep.  Read More →

My Last Expert Interview

I wanted to announce that this month’s Expert Interview (with Dr. Borelli) will be my last Expert Interview, which also includes my Ask Dr. Park programs. My plan is to focus on future programs and educational resources to better serve your needs. Please stay tuned for more information. Please look in my Expert Interview archives for a full list of past... Read more

Archives

Why Do One in Eight Boomers Have Memory Loss?

Another New Treatment Option for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Problems Strongly Linked with Prostate Cancer

Many Teens with Extreme Fatigue Go Untreated

Sleep Duration And Colon Cancer Risk

NY Times Highlights The Importance of Sleep in ADHD

My Last Expert Interview

Lower Melatonin Levels Up Your Risk of Diabetes

Heart Disease, Dementia and Sleep Apnea

Culinary Practices And The Modern Human Bite

5 Effective OTC Anti-Snoring Products

Can Sleep Loss Make You Fat?

A Pill Instead of CPAP for Sleep Apnea?

If Kid’s ADHD Continues Into Adulthood…

The Common Link Between Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Schizophrenia: Genes or Upper Airway Anatomy?

Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Your Gene Expression

Alcohol Before Sleep: Good or Bad?

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide a Possible Clue to UARS, and Obesity

What’s the Link Between Erectile Dysfunction And Heart Disease?

Why Does Early Surgical Menopause Cause Early Cognitive Decline?

Korean Versus North American Facial Beauty Standards

Does Your Child Have Sleep Apnea? My Interview with Dr. Ebrahimian, Holistic Dentist

An Interesting Snoring Demonstration

Flat-headed Children May Be Developmentally Delayed

100% Success Rate for Sleep Apnea Surgery?

Can CPAP Prevent Pregnancy Complications?

Flathead Syndrome Associated with Lower Developmental Scores in Preschoolers

Study Finds Sleep-Disordered Breathing Affects 1 in 10 Kids

Arthritis, Anxiety and Apnea Connections

Women with Sleep Apnea More Prone to Brain Damage

Does Dr. Park Overdiagnose Sleep Apnea?

How Hip Surgery Can Up Your Stroke Risk

Post-cardiac Surgery Complications Due to Inflammation Or Sleep Apnea?

Why Your Heartburn Medications Don’t Work

Does Slouching Make You Sad?

Why Speech is the Achilles’ Heel of the Human Race

Premature Birth Ups Your Risk for Sleep Apnea

Lose Weight While You Sleep?

Why Obese Women Are More Likely To Have Austistic Children

Bariatric Surgery Not A Cure For Sleep Apnea

Rates of Strokes in Younger People Rising

Can Race Affect Sleep?

The Link Between Sleep and Dementia

Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy Is Risky For Mom & Baby

5 Unusual Sleep Disorders You Didn’t Know Existed But Might Have

The Importance of Deep Sleep During Puberty

Life Expectancy Drops for Some Americans

Rising Rates of Obesity & Sleep Apnea in China

Teens With Metabolic Syndrome Have Smaller Hippocampuses

Neti-Pots And Killer Amoeba

Sleep-Breathing Problems Tied To Special Education Needs

Pediatricians Issue New Guidelines for Snoring

Can 50% of All Women Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

How Growth Hormone Helps Cognition in Dementia

Are Limb Movements During Sleep Related to Breathing Problems?

Esophageal Pressure in Children Correlates with Disruptive Behavior

Why Does Having Sinusitis Raise Your Risk of Stroke?

If You Had Cancer, Would You Put Off Treatment Until It’s Convenient For You?

Another Possible Explanation for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

More Studies Link Sleep Apnea to Mild Cognitive Impairment & Dementia

Arthritis and Sleep Apnea

Mood Disorders in Teens and Sleep Apnea

A New Cure For Snoring?

Strong Link Between PCOS and Sleep Apnea

Another Study Showing Apnea Treatment Can Alleviate Depression

How Obesity Affects Math Grades: Sleep Apnea?

Moans In The Night

Expiratory Apneas With or Without Catathrenia Presenting As Central Apneas

Short Sleep Ups Your Risk of Stroke

A New Trend in Fighting Seizures: Anti-Inflammatory Medications

New High Blood Pressure Treatment: Missing Sleep Apnea?

Big Midsection May Up Your Risk of Dying Suddenly

High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy Raises Child’s Heart Risk

CPAP May Prevent High Blood Pressure

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Raise Your Risk of Cancer

Did Lenin Die of Sleep Apnea?

My Interview With Sleep-Apnea-Guide.com

Why Hypertension Is More Lethal For African Americans

Obese Women More Likely to Have Children with Autism

Did Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys Have UARS?

Migraine And Colic: Could It Be … Sleep Disordered Breathing?

The Missing Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

The Chin Implant Cover Up

Read AJ Jacobs’ Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection

Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Intracranial Pressure

Research Opportunity for CPAP Users ($375 Honorarium)

My Quote in More Magazine About Alcohol and Sleep

Listen To My Interview About Snoring With Dr. Sosenko

A Surprising Finding: Sleep Apnea Is Linked With Depression!

Early Puberty For Girls: A Sleep-Breathing Problem?

New Innovations in Sleep Apnea Therapy: Live Presentation at the Manhattan AWAKE Group

Developmental Issues That Stem From Pediatric Sleep Apnea

Hotels That Promote Better Sleep

Sleep Apnea Surgery Not As Risky As One Thinks

A Final Farewell to Dr. Brian Palmer

The Most Sleep-Deprived Occupations

Today Is World Sleep Day

Another Link Between Heart Disease, Depression, & Sleep Apnea

The Benefits of Breastfeeding on Breathing

Can Snoring As A Baby Predict Behavior Problems?