by Adam Taylor, The Conversation Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses—is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While the solutions for an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise...
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A TikTok trend about mouth taping while you sleep can be dangerous
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Published 3:56 AM EDT, Wed October 26, 2022 Scheduling a visit with a sleep specialist who can devise a personalized plan is the best way to address underlying medical issues behind mouth breathing. “If you have obstructive sleep apnea, yes, this can be very dangerous,” said sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta,...