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Many of us have developed high blood pressure, enlarged hearts and heart failure. The one thing that these all have in common is that they can be improved if they have sleep apnea and it is treated. Each time a patient either stops breathing or has their airway partially obstructed it causes an increase in pressure in their chest. This also puts pressure on the chest. The results are obvious...

Proposition: You Weigh What You Think. True or False?Do you remember the The Music Man? In the movie, Harold Hill, a con artist, persuades parents and students in a small midwestern town to buy uniforms and instruments (76 trombones, among others) in order to begin a marching band. Despite the absence of musical instruction, Professor Hill is so convincing that both the students and their parents...

We turn more and more to medications to solve our health problems. Although they usually can correct symptoms they do not necessarily correct the problem that is causing the problem. Many problems can be made worse by sleep deprivation and some may look like one health issue and actually be an sign of a sleep problem. Is it depression or a sleep issue? Many people who have a sleep issues...

Yes, according to researcher Diane L. McKay, PhD, who reported her findings in the February...

Dear Readers, Last week I wrote about “fountain of youth” hot spring waters which are super rich in minerals and sulfur compounds. These substances penetrate the skin and relieve muscle aches/spasms, arthritis and skin rashes. The warmth of the water increases circulation which helps detoxification and improves blood flow to the heart. I realize some of you cannot travel so recreate the hot...

You could probably tell from the picture in my profile that I'm a pretty big guy, but I didn't use to be that way. When I was 21, I still weighed 135 pounds, but now at age 44, I have an update on my personal weight deal that I'd like to share with you. In May 2006, I was taking blood pressure medication, as having high blood pressure is a family trait that, sadly, played a factor in my mom's...