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Heavy Snorers May Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea literally means, “stop breathing during sleep,” and that is exactly what happens to thousands of people who are affected by the disorder. Millions more are undiagnosed because their symptoms are simply explained away as tiredness or other factors. If someone has sleep apnea, a neurological problem causes soft tissues to repeatedly block the… Read More »

Anxiety Medications Ativan, Xanax, And Valium May Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's

Anxiety Medications Ativan, Xanax, And Valium May Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's … In the global effort to understand the causes of Alzheimer's disease, another culprit emerges: Benzodiazepines. This class of drugs includes the widely prescribed anti-anxiety medications Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), and … Read more on Forbes Anxiety Drugs Before Surgery May Not Be… Read More »