Health Tip: Help Put Sleep Apnea to Bed
Sleep apnea occurs when sleep is interrupted, though not always enough to wake the person. Often, it is caused by the temporary obstruction of the upper airway.
Sleep apnea is associated with loss of sleep, and more serious conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease, the American Lung Association (ALA) says.
Among children, sleep apnea often is caused by inflamed tonsils or adenoids, which should be evaluated by a pediatrician.
While the best course of treatment should be recommended by your doctor, the ALA offers this list of possible ways to control sleep apnea:
* Maintain a healthy body weight with exercise and a healthy diet.
* Attend a sleep lab, where sleep apnea can be analyzed and specific treatments recommended.
* A technique called a nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), which delivers air through a mask.
* Special dental appliances.
* Surgery.
Health Tip: Symptoms of Computer Strain
Frequent computer use -- especially when it involves poor posture or keystroke repetition -- can damage nerves, muscles, tendons or ligaments.
Here are common symptoms of computer-related injury, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:
* Numbness of the fingers.
* Pain or soreness in the lower back, neck, shoulders or wrists.
* Headache.
* Dryness, redness and soreness of the eyes, or blurred vision.
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