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Consumer Health: Is your snoring just a nuisance or a sign of something serious?
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Simple nighttime snoring may signal something serious: obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. Several treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea are available, including self-care and lifestyle changes, devices that keep your upper airway passages open during sleep and surgery. Find out more about these options and what might be right for you.
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NSAIDs and risk for heart attack and stroke
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — medications commonly used to treat pain and inflammation — can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. It's important to take only the dose you need, for the shortest time possible, to limit your risk. Learn more about NSAIDs and the risk for heart attack and stroke from Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist.
Will an air purifier eliminate cigarette smoke?
If you're considering buying an air purifier to eliminate cigarette smoke, you're out of luck. Tobacco smoke is made up of gaseous pollutants and particulate matter. Most air purifiers, also called air cleaners, are not designed to remove gaseous pollutants. Learn more from Dr. J. Taylor Hays, a Mayo Clinic nicotine dependence specialist.
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts
Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. Find out when and how to wash your hands properly, and how to get your children into the habit, too.
Activity trackers: Help or hindrance for weight loss?
Activity trackers, often worn on the wrist or waist, are designed to encourage more movement throughout the day. And people who wear them do seem to be more physically active. However, they don't necessarily lose more weight than others. Here are some tips on how to make an activity tracker work for — and not against — your weight-loss goals.
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