Posts Tagged ‘ Omar Abdo ’
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night’s rest, a new study suggests. Study author Paul Peppard believes the findings show a big spike in sleep apnea cases over the past two decades — as much as 55 percent — and may […]
Hagerstown study looks at link between sleep disruption, glucose metabolism
February 04, 2013|By Crystal Schelle Doctors and researchers at George W. Comstock Center for Public Health Research and Prevention in Hagerstown as well as Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore are seeing if glucose metabolism might be affected by the disruption of sleep that sleep apnea causes. Their work is part of the SOMNOS […]
Happily Ever After – Can a Snoring Spouse Impact a Marriage?
According to a current medical study being conducted in Chicago, in some relationships, the honeymoon stage can be over before it even begins. The aftermath of second hand snoring can bring a whole new perspective to the vow “until death do us part.” Just ask any wife who’s ready to rip out the throat of […]
Living in a fog – When you’re living in a fog, it’s are to feel thankful
Most people can differentiate between sunny, rainy or foggy days. However for almost 15% of adult Americans who live with untreated sleep apnea, the days can start to blend into one and another and all seem foggy. Each day is a struggle — with energy, focus, stamina, health, memory, relationships, work, nutrition, fitness, and so […]
Sleeping for Sanity
Sleeping for Sanity Source: Summarized from an article by By Morgan Jones Recent studies have shown that many Americans are finding it harder and harder to get a decent amount of sleep. Why? Studies have pointed to physical issues, (obstructive sleep apnea), and mental health issues, (stress and depression). It’s been proven that losing weight […]
Linking Sleep Apnea to Sexual Dysfunction…
There’s been a lot of hype recently over the release of a new medical study, linking sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction and/or decreased sexual performance. In this study conducted at the Walter Reed Military National Medical Center in Bethesda, ninety-two men with an average age of 46 were observed. All of the members of the […]
Sleeping Less Could Make You Eat More
Sleeping Less Could Make You Eat More Source: Summarized from HERWriter an article by By Mamta Singh It seems as though we are caught up in the tangle of urban living only to harm our bodies. As the demands of our careers dictate more travel, longer work hours, more frequent work with different time zones aided […]
Second Hand Snoring / Sleep Stealing
Did you know sleeping with a snorer can take a toll on YOUR health and wellness? People sleeping next to loved ones that snore have also reported excessive day-time sleepiness and fatigue, along with their snoring partners. Research now shows that in relationships, both individuals feel the effects of snoring, doubling the importance of treatment. A study conducted by the Mayo […]
Predictable implant placement with a diagnostic/surgical template and advanced radiographic imaging
Predictable implant placement with a diagnostic/surgical template and advanced radiographic imaging.
Patient Testimonial…..
To: [email protected] Subject: testimony – sorry it’s so long, but there are so many good things to say about Dr. Abdo! Getting fitted for dentures can be a painful experience, physically and financially. I’ve worn dentures for over 40 years, with many replacements throughout those years. I refused to keep them in a jar at night, […]