Headaches and migraines seem to plague most of us at one time or another. Migraines are among the most common type of headaches, with nearly 30 million Americans suffering from migraines regularly. Headaches are a nuisance that can occur at any time,...
Waking up with a dry mouth and throat is a familiar discomfort that we’ve all experienced from time to time. However, when dry mouth becomes a common occurrence, it can be a serious problem. Not only is chronic dry mouth...
Breathing is our literal lifeline: our respiratory system delivers vital oxygen that our cells need to do their job and keep our bodies functioning properly. As oxygen enters our lungs and body, waste, toxins, and carbon dioxide make their exit. ...
If you have a partner who snores throughout the night, you know how disrupting it can be to your sleep. What you may not know is that snoring actually disrupts your partner’s sleep, too. While they may seem blissfully unaware...
It’s estimated that around 50 to 70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder, with sleep apnea being the most prevalent. Whether you suspect that you have sleep apnea or you’ve already been diagnosed with it, chances are, you’re...
Do you wake up exhausted or often get tired in the afternoon? It’s actually quite normal to feel this way. There’s a biological cause for the “afternoon slump” many of us experience. Missing breakfast, eating a carb-heavy lunch, daily hormonal...
Taping your mouth at night might sound like yet another health fad to roll your eyes at. However, the technique is actually backed heavily by science and physiology. Let's dive in. When your mouth is taped shut, you’re forced to breathe...
Around 30 million people in the U.S. are golfers, and for good reason. Both fun and, at times, very challenging, golf has many mental and physical benefits. Whether you hit the course as a hobby or a profession, many people are...
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the single most important weapon against sleep apnea. But it can also be difficult to use and get used to. Your mask and machine can make it hard to get a quality night’s...
At first thought, it doesn’t seem possible that the way we breathe can have a huge impact on our health. In reality, the way you breathe affects virtually every part of the mouth, specifically, mouth breathing can be very damaging to...
