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Benefits of Sleeping on Your Back
Are you a side sleeper who curls into a ball or someone who sprawls out and takes up most of the bed? According to the experts, there is one sleeping position that is superior to…
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Can Lack of Sleep Lead to Concussion-Like Symptoms?
Over the past years, there has been a significant increase in concussion awareness as well as many new protocols put into place to protect student athletes, military personnel and anyone who engages in risky behaviors,…
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The Consequences of Too Little Sleep
You’ve probably heard that seven to eight hours of sleep every night is important for your overall health, but if you’re like many people in Boise, you haven’t taken this advice too seriously. Why hit…
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Sleep Apnea & Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in Boise. It can lead to a number of serious health complications, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Another lesser-known side effect is hearing loss. What…
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Should You See an ENT Doctor for Your Snoring Problem?
Do you know the differences between when snoring is just an occasional annoyance and when it’s a potential health problem? Knowing the symptoms of sleep apnea can help you decide whether to schedule a visit…
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Tired All The Time? Maybe You Have Sleep Apnea
We all identify with being tired; maybe you didn’t go to sleep early enough, maybe you’re stressed, maybe work was especially taxing, but sometimes it isn’t just a normal fatigue or sleepiness. So how do…
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Don’t Let Sleep Apnea Weaken Your Health
Every night we go to bed hoping to reenergize and wake up ready for the next day. Restless sleep or our partner waking us to stop our snoring will ruin that hope, and we can…
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4 Surgical Procedures That Can Treat Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by the continual interruption of breathing during sleep. A person with sleep apnea can stop breathing hundreds of times a night. Repeated interrupted breathing can lead to the…
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The Path to a Good Night’s Sleep
A restorative night of sleep is something everybody wants. If you find yourself unable to figure out why you are tired and feel sleep deprived it may be time to see an ear throat and…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you remember watching cartoons when you were a child? Although we likely didn’t appreciate it back then, cartoons worked hard to show that an action was taking place in an animated world. For example,…
