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What Is Hypersomnia?

Jun 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and severe episodes of daytime sleepiness or prolonged sleeping at night. Daytime sleepiness may cause an irresistible lapse into daytime napping, sometimes without warning, called sleep attacks. After waking up from a nap or sleep attack, … Read More

Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly Are Different

Jun 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

UTIs in the elderly are more common than in younger adults. UTIs in elderly women are more common than in men, but both men and women are at higher risk. UTIs in the elderly can cause confusion and changes in behavior. UTIs in the elderly can also be more serious … Read More

What Causes Excessive Ear Wax?

Jun 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

According to a review in the medical journal American Family Physician, the medical term for earwax is cerumen, and it serves an important function. Earwax keeps the thin layer of skin in your ear canal clean, moist, and protected from germs. Earwax is a combination of wax secreted by cerumen … Read More

What Do Antioxidant Supplements Do (And Should I Be Taking Them)?

Jun 1, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

To understand what antioxidants do, you have to start with a little molecule called a free radical. Free radicals are naturally made in your body when your cells make energy from foods you eat and when you use energy during exercise. Free radicals can also occur when your cells are … Read More

What is Selenium and Its Benefits?

May 17, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Sleep

Selenium may have caught your attention, as it’s one among many supplements that has been studied for its potential to treat a variety of conditions ranging from asthma and dandruff to infertility. While it’s true that our bodies need this essential to function properly, it takes very little to do … Read More

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

May 12, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Sleep

We live in a diet culture, one in which we are constantly exposed to the “next best way to weight loss.” If you’ve toyed with trying one of these trends on for size—Keto, Vegetarian, Atkins, Whole30—or if you’re the type who just dives right in, you likely already know that … Read More

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

May 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries commonly done in the United States. They are called gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band. Before you consider any type of bariatric surgery, you should try diet and exercise to lose weight. If … Read More

Lung Detox or Lung Cleanse: Can You Clean Out Your Lungs Naturally?

Apr 27, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

Products that claim they can detoxify, clean, or clear your lungs can be made from herbal supplements, vitamins, essential oils, or antioxidants. These lung cleansers may come as pills, vitamins, teas, oils, or be inhaled. None of the products are FDA-approved, and neither the American Lung Association (ALA), National Center … Read More

First Aid Kit Essentials and Essential Medicines

Apr 27, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

First aid is medical care that is done right away at the site of the injury or illness. It may be done as a short-term treatment until emergency care arrives or it may be the only treatment you need. Examples of conditions you can treat with first aid include cuts … Read More

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Symptoms of Brain Damage After Heart Attack – Is Memory Loss Permanent?

Apr 27, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · Sleep

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the most common cause of death in the western world. Although most people survive a heart attack, they may be left with disabilities caused by the heart attack. In fact, a heart attack is also the leading cause of disability. Heart … Read More

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