Category: Sleep Apnea

Iconic Figure Suffered from Sleep Apnea Carrie Fisher will always be known to her adoring Star Wars fans as the beautiful princess Leia. Tragically on December 2016 the world mourned the loss of their iconic princess. Just yesterday we learned that the official cause of her untimely death was obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea and 80 percent of all moderate and severe cases of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) go each year undiagnosed. Sleep apnea is a serious breathing condition that if not treated, can have serious complications to our health. Chicago Sleep Center is proud to be… Read More

Alcohol and Sleep  Drinking alcohol can make you feel drowsy and fall asleep quicker but did you know that alcohol can rob you from getting a good night’s rest?  Researchers have found that alcohol consumption before bedtime can reduce and harm quality and restorative sleep.

  These Foods Might Be Keeping You Up At Night! Want to improve your sleep quality? Well, the answer can potentially be in your diet. Oranges are an excellent source of daily vitamins and dietary fiber however; did you know that eating citrus foods like oranges can keep you from sleeping at night?

Chicago Couple Finally Get The Sleep They’ve Been Dreaming Of At the age of 57, Martin Kehe found himself very tired and irritable every morning despite having slept eight continuous hours each night. At the same time, Martin’s bedtime partner was not getting a full nights rest as he stayed up all night frightened by Martin’s loud… Read More

February is American Heart Month Sleep is essential to our mind, body and soul. Sleep helps the body relax and rejuvenate. In addition, sleep also helps you stay healthy and alert. In fact, studies have shown that lack of sleep can have a negative impact on your health by increasing your risk for stroke and… Read More

Recent research into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has uncovered some surprises regarding sleep and the male libido. There exists a relationship between hormones and OSA: men who sleep poorly tend to also have low levels of the testosterone. What’s worse, treating so-called “low T” with hormone therapy products may actually aggravate underlying sleep breathing problems or… Read More

The Chicago Sleep Center physicians were asked to join the physicians at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute to take part in a series on weight management and the effects of sleep on weight gain. Chicago Sleep Center’s sleep experts were happy to offer their expertise explaining that sleep is an essential element of health… Read More

 Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: The Treatment You’ve Been Hearing About Explained You may have been hearing about a treatment mentioned in Chicago Sleep Center office or website—hypoglossal nerve stimulation. But what exactly is it? And who might be a candidate for it? What Is Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes the airway to narrow… Read More

Innovative Research Presented by Dr. Michael Friedman and Chicago Sleep Center Research Fellows at the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting Part II Dallas, Texas – September 2015 – Dr. Michael Friedman of Chicago Sleep Center, the renowned ear, nose, throat, allergy, and sleep practice serving the Chicago area was… Read More