Long Distance Travelers Can Benefit From A Pike Bark Extract

Long Distance Travelers Can Benefit From A Pike Bark Extract    

It Reduces Edema And Leg Pain Related To Long Distance Flights And Also Helps With Jet Lag Symptoms    

A pine bark extract has healthy benefits for long distance travelers. It reduces the risk of edemas and blood clots linked to sitting in a plane or in a car for an extended period of time, and it also reduces the symptoms of jet lag. The extract, called Pycnogenol, showed a significant reduction in edema in the lower legs and ankle circumference, and fewer reports of leg pain. Additionally, the study showed that jet lag symptoms were reduced, including better sleep quality, cognitive function and synchronization, reduced fatigue and less visual impairment. The good news is that this extract is already available. Additional info click here.

 

Consequences Of Sleep Apnea On The Cardiovascular System

Consequences Of Sleep Apnea On The Cardiovascular System    

Sleep apnea occurs when the air passage in the body is interrupted when sleeping, resulting in loud snoring and in breathing interruptions which can last from ten seconds to one minute. This leads to poor sleeping and a sense of fatigue on the next day. Among its consequences are high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease with a high risk of heart attack, depression, and diabetes. Check the full list. More details click here.

 

Snoring Vibrations Can Cause Complications In The Carotid Artery

Snoring Vibrations Can Cause Complications In The Carotid Artery    

Snoring not only affects the sleep quality of the partner, but also the snorer’s health. The main consequence is poor brain oxygenation, which can result in memory loss and learning issues. However, it can also lead to cardiovascular disease and even increase the risk of car and industrial accidents. A recent study has also related it to complications in the carotid artery caused by fatty deposits and by the snoring vibrations. Click here for more information.

 

Sleep Apnea Can Be Treated Via A New Implant

Sleep Apnea Can Be Treated Via A New Implant    

It Is An Alternative To Patients Who Cannot Stand The CPAP Machine    

Sleep apnea is usually treated with CPAP machines. These create a positive air pressure, forcing it into the lungs. Even though it has an almost perfect 100% success rate, it is not comfortable and half of the patients cannot stand it. An alternative to it is an implant that stimulates the tongue and other muscles around it. When it senses that the breathing slows down, it delivers an electrical impulse to certain nerves and muscles in the tongue and throat, clearing the airway. More Information click here.

 

Study Shows A Links Between Insomnia And Sleep Apnea, And Alzheimer’s

Study Shows A Links Between Insomnia And Sleep Apnea, And Alzheimer’s    

Lack Of Sleep Could Prevent The Brain From Cleaning Certain Toxins    

A study showed that insomnia may be linked to Alzheimer’s in older adults. They found a correlation between sleeping difficulty and the presence of indicators of Alzheimer’s. Even though the cause that links them is not clear, other studies have found that lack of sleep prevents the brain to clear several toxins related to early dementia. More Information click here.

 

New Wearable Device Prevents Snoring, App Identifies Snoring Sound

New Wearable Device Prevents Snoring, App Identifies Snoring Sound    

Positional Snorers Reduce Snoring Sound From 22% To 4% Of Total Sleep Time    

New wearable device buzzes if the user is sleeping on his back while snoring. It works with a smartphone app that monitors snoring, filtering it from other background noises, recording every snore sound, analyzing patterns and sounds related to obstructive sleep apnea, and can also generate reports and trends on snoring. This helps positional snorers, reducing snoring tome from 22% to 4% of total sleep time. Developers found a high correlation between specific snoring sounds and sleep apnea. Additional info click here.

 

Is It Appropriate To Remove The Tonsils?

Is It Appropriate To Remove The Tonsils?    

A tonsil removal or tonsillectomy was a common procedure 30 years ago when it was normal for small children to have five to seven infections per year. Since the tonsils collected most of the germs, they got infected and had to be removed, but this has changed now with antibiotics. Now, the most common reason for tonsil removal in children and adults is sleep apnea, which can be caused by enlarged tonsils. Click here for more details.