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In which position should I sleep if I have sleep apnea?
You should avoid laying on your back if you suffer from sleep apnea. Watch this video for more tips... Full Answer

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Why is it necessary to treat sleep apnea?
Treating sleep apnea addresses the symptoms of sleep disruption, day time sleepiness, difficulty... Full Answer

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What is a BIPAP machine?
If you have sleep apnea, you may use a BIPAP machine which divides the respiratory phase into two... Full Answer

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What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is when a person stops or struggles to breath during sleep making the person feel tired... Full Answer

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What is a trans-esophageal echocardiogram?
A trans-esophageal echocardiogram is a technique of imaging the heart by placing a device into your... Full Answer

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What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram is a helpful ultrasound test that bounces sound waves off of your heart to look... Full Answer

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What is Salmonella food poisoning?
Salmonella food poisoning is caused by ingesting infected poultry or from eating egg products that... Full Answer

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Is chocolate good for the heart?
Dark chocolate is filled with very, very powerful antioxidants making it good for your heart. Watch... Full Answer

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Does secondhand smoke contain harmful chemicals?
Secondhand smoke contains 4,000 chemicals in it; 250 of those chemicals are harmful to us, and 50... Full Answer

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What is secondhand smoke?
Secondhand smoke consist of two components 1) side stream smoke, the smoke that comes from burning... Full Answer

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What are some myths about bedbugs?
Common myths about bedbugs include that you can't see them, they are attracted to dirty places, and... Full Answer

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How can I prevent bedbugs?
Prevent bedbugs from traveling with you by checking under mattress seams, under sheets, and by... Full Answer

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What do bedbugs look like?
Bedbugs are small, dark, oval or flat parasitic insects measuring at about 1/4th of an inch long,... Full Answer

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What are bedbugs?
Bed bugs are blood suckers that enjoy the scent of carbon dioxide that humans give off. Watch this... Full Answer

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How common is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects 2% of the American population and is mainly found in women.... Full Answer

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