Wearing a mask has become a way of life for most of us, and it seems like it won’t be going away anytime soon. Unfortunately, while masks help keep us and those around us safe from illness, they can sometimes come with their own set of problems. Many people report […]
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The American Heart Association has issued another dire warning against smoking electronic cigarettes, or vaping. This warning comes on the heels of new evidence that finds that vaping isn’t just bad for the heart and lungs, it’s also bad for the mouth, too. It seems dentists have noticed an uptick […]
A healthy population is a strong population, and agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) want Americans to be healthy. That’s why on August 18 they launched a new version of an older program, Healthy People 2030. The Healthy People […]
You may have already heard that obstructive sleep apnea is connected to myriad other health conditions, including heart disease, but do you know the how and why these two serious conditions are connected? Here’s what you should know about sleep apnea and your cardiovascular health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a […]
Obstructive sleep apnea can really wreak havoc on your overall body health. It can cause exhaustion, lethargy and depression, and worsen many conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions like atrial fibrillation. But now, a new study has revealed yet another way obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can harm your health. […]
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a stressful year so far. From the COVID-19 pandemic to really anything on the news right now, it’s natural to be stressed out and tense. Unfortunately, all that stress and tension can take a toll on our mental and physical health, and manifest […]