Suva, the Fijian capital entered a 14 day lockdown on Monday as a result of a ‘superspreader’ funeral event. Non-essential businesses have been shut down, and around 100,000 people must remain in containment zones.
Taking care of your sleep apnea also means you are taking care of your brain. Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that involves repetitive pauses in your breathing during sleep. These pauses in your breathing reduce the oxygen flow to your brain, leading to a range of health problems.
India reported 314,835 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, the highest daily increase ever seen. The previous record was held by the United States, with 297,430 cases in January.
Right now, Australia is seriously lagging in the vaccine rollout. It is critical that over 50s are getting the AstraZeneca vaccine as quickly as possible, and that under 50s are receiving an alternative soon. But going forward, mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer are our best bet – here’s why.
Prof Tony Blakeley, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Melbourne has broken down what could happen if Australia opens its borders to the rest of the world – describing the situation as a ‘tinderbox’ ready to blow.
According to the American College of Greece, approximately half of the male population have sleep apnea as opposed to one in five women.
It is well known that sleep apnea can leave you feeling tired and grouchy due to a lack of sleep, but a recent study shows that you may also come across as a cranky employee.
Many chronic conditions are linked to each other, which means having one increases your risk for developing another. About 85% of people ages 60 or older have at least one chronic disease, and 60% have at least two.
If you wake up during the night due to shortness of breath, your body might be telling you something about your heart.
