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glintings t1_je183iz wrote

Reply to comment by ZiltoidTheOmniscient in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

pretty much yeah, or if you have an orthodontist, they can refer too.

you're looking for a maxillofacial surgeon. it is an intense surgery. in our case she had her upper jaw bone broken into three and rearranged with metal plates, her bottom jaw in two.

and recovery is not easy. it's been a month on a liquid diet, and now soft foods.

but pretty much everyone who's done it is really glad they did. check out /r/jawsurgery

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tnew12 t1_je16ue4 wrote

Reply to comment by BardTheBoatman in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Ugh, tell me about it. I was diagnosed at 25 with a BMI of 22. My apnea went from mild to severe after getting teeth removed for braces at 29. I guess I add that to my list of how my body betrayed me.

My 2yo daughter snores loud like me, so its just a matter of time

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Sculptasquad t1_je15kfj wrote

Reply to Research found weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a review of research on behavioral weight loss programs by Wagamaga

Prepare yourself, the "healthy at any size"-mob is on it's way. We still have some time since, you know... It takes them a while to get around.

Edit - Seems like they got here.

I find it incredibly sad that you are not allowed to poke harmless fun at a movement that is actively promoting a dangerous lifestyle that contributes to the rampant obesity epidemic.

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alleks88 t1_je152kq wrote

Reply to Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

Got CPAP 6 weeks ago, after falling asleep even at a red light. I always had bad sleep according to my girlfriend, but it got so worse in the last few months... I am so happy now, my sleep improved dramatically.
For me it did not get better, but worse when I started losing weight a few months ago. Maybe because I am also training for powerlifting and strongman and my neck muscles got also bigger.

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ObeyCoffeeDrinkSatan t1_je14yg7 wrote

Reply to comment by Andire in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

This is weird. Whenever antidepressants kick in, for a couple of days I'll wake up and feel like my brain has been deep cleaned. Like it was filled with a cleaning fluid overnight. Had no idea it was actually a thing.

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Kael_Alduin t1_je14g8h wrote

Reply to comment by Sly1969 in The risk of developing osteoarthritis, a common, incurable form of the condition, was 58% higher among those with eczema or asthma compared to the general population. Those with both asthma and eczema were twice as likely to develop osteoarthritis compared to the general population. N = 100,000+ by MistWeaver80

Heeeey, have chronic, acute asthma for 37yrs now, have had osteoarthritis in my lumbar, and now I'm being screened for RA. ISNT THIS FUN!?

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Andire t1_je133be wrote

Reply to comment by joSSain in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

I found it here: ["NIH - Discovering the Brain’s Nightly “Rinse Cycle”"] (https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2020/03/05/discovering-the-brains-nightly-rinse-cycle/)

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brihone t1_je11peg wrote

Reply to comment by chiisana in Research found among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans, those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tended to have thinner tissue at the brain's surface, and some signs of inflammation in a brain area key to memory and learning. by Wagamaga

I was struggling with the same issue over the last year. Some nights I'd wake up with it on, but most nights I'd pull it off after maybe 3 or 4 hours. Sometimes less. Tried several different masks. None are significantly more comfortable.

Not sure if this applies to you at all, but I quit drinking almost entirely and started hitting the gym regularly and it doesn't seem to be a problem anymore.

The mask is still uncomfortable. I don't think it'll ever be truly comfortable. But I guess I sleep deeply enough now that I don't get into that half awake place and take it off.

I had been drinking pretty regularly. Not always a lot, but pretty much one or two every night with occasional big nights.

I'm feeling more rested, but that could be a result of the exercise, less drinking or more CPAP consistency. Probably a combo of all 3.

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Wagamaga OP t1_je10lxy wrote

Reply to Research found weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a review of research on behavioral weight loss programs by Wagamaga

Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

People affected by obesity or who are overweight are at increased risk for high cholesterol and high blood pressure — factors that heighten risk of cardiovascular disease; as well as insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. Globally, overweight and obesity contributed to 2.4 million deaths in 2020, according to the American Heart Association’s 2023 Statistical Update.

Behavioral weight loss programs can help people lose and maintain a healthy weight by encouraging lifestyle and behavior changes, such as eating healthy foods and increasing physical activity. Regaining some weight is common after behavioral weight loss programs. Some observational studies suggest this weight change pattern of weight loss followed by weight regain may increase cardiovascular risk. However, according to the authors of this analysis, data from randomized trials and long-term follow-up studies is lacking.

“Many doctors and patients recognize that weight loss is often followed by weight regain, and they fear that this renders an attempt to lose weight pointless,” said study co-senior author Susan A. Jebb, Ph.D., a professor of diet and population health at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. “This concept has become a barrier to offering support to people to lose weight. For people with overweight or obesity issues, losing weight is an effective way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.122.009348

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drnoobtropics t1_je0zwrd wrote

Reply to comment by theblackd in The risk of developing osteoarthritis, a common, incurable form of the condition, was 58% higher among those with eczema or asthma compared to the general population. Those with both asthma and eczema were twice as likely to develop osteoarthritis compared to the general population. N = 100,000+ by MistWeaver80

Oral prednisone can cause osteonecrosis and chindroblast suppression if given long term. Like you said we tend to only prescribe it in severe asthma (stage 5) or in very short courses with eczema. Inhaled (given in asthma) and topical (skin conditions) don’t have this side effect. If the study’s findings are accurate there is most likely another factor(s) causing this, but no doubt the small population of asthmatics taking orals long term aren’t helping this statistic. At the end of the day though, joint pain > dying from hypoxemia. Ez trade

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