by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Oct 24, 2018 | Sleep Apnea
Exciting news! Last month, Dr. Sever was featured in an article in the South Shore Magazine by Erica Ford, where she educates readers about the common symptoms of sleep apnea and the preferred treatment option alternative to the CPAP machine. Read the full...
by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Mar 13, 2018 | Health Problems, Sleep Apnea
Yes, we do have long winters in New England. But your chronic sleepiness and weariness may have to do more with your sleep and physiology than the weather! Don’t blame the weather for what might be a more serious health issue. If you are not getting adequate...
by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Feb 28, 2018 | Health Problems, Sleep Apnea
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that causes permanent memory loss, with worsening effects over time. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 5.5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s and many more with other types of...
by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Jan 12, 2018 | Sleep Apnea
If you are over 45 you may think that being fatigued is part of the aging process. But studies show otherwise. But how do you know why you are tired and why you don’t get enough sleep? One easy way you can find out is with the STOP-BANG questionnaire. This is a...
by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Dec 14, 2017 | Health Benefits, Sleep Apnea
It turns out, our mothers were on to something. Research shows that a lack of sleep makes us more prone to catching a cold, the flu and other infections. Our immune system gets recharged and balanced during deep stages of sleep and if this stage is shortened or never...
by andy.cf.lam@gmail.com | Oct 26, 2017 | Sleep Apnea
You may be surprised to know that there are many health benefits to getting adequate sleep. Sleep research has shown that people who sleep longer and deeper have: Better memory Lowered inflammation (one example would be a lowered heart attack risk) Increased creative...