We need a national dialogue on obstructive sleep apnea and must prioritize it along with other serious chronic conditions, such as obesity and heart disease. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is understood to be a common chronic medical condition, yet it is often ignored by many. Some people may feel conscious about snoring or the...Continue reading
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How Lack of Sleep Affects Testosterone in Men
Read more from Dr. Primas here – www.travelmd.com It is often said “Youth is wasted on the young”. A notable quote, however, I believe that opportunities for personal growth and continuous improvement can happen at any age and not be wasted, missed opportunities. In my practice, I encounter many men of all ages with low testosterone...Continue reading
Low Testosterone
By: Richard D. Levin, MD, FACS Low T: Do I have it? What can I do about it? Does it matter? Every day, many men walk into my office asking me if (or telling me) they have “LOW T.” Most don’t really know what it means, but admit they are really seeing me for fatigue and/or erectile dysfunction. Certainly...Continue reading
Link Between Glaucoma And Sleep Apnea
Recent studies have shown a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma. Glaucoma is not a single eye disease but is a term for several eye conditions that can damage your optic nerve. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of adult blindness in the United States. Risk factors for glaucoma include increased or high pressure...Continue reading
Sleep Apnea: A Major Drain and a Hidden Danger
Sleeping eight hours a night and still tired all day? Not to set off your hypochondriac alarm bells (always hard to avoid when reading up on medical subjects), but you ought to make sure it isn’t sleep apnea. An episode of apnea occurs when, during sleep, you fail to breathe for several seconds, or even...Continue reading