We’ve all heard of sleep apnea. In the last few years especially, this disease has been talked about in great detail. But there is another sleep-related disease which may also be affecting your ability to get some shut-eye. That disease is upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).

UARS happens when “something is slowing or blocking air in the nasal passages” and you can’t get enough air. Having a stuffed nose or even the way your tongue is positioned in your mouth may contribute to this. If you have trouble breathing, your body doesn’t let you …read more

While most of us are aware that pain or pressure in the chest is a symptom of a heart attack, not many women realize that female heart attack symptoms can be different. While chest pain may be a symptom, women are also likely to have atypical heart attack symptoms.
Heart Attack Symptoms for Females:
• Pain in one or both arms, upper back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• Discomfort or pressure in the chest
• Nausea or vomiting
• Trouble breathing
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Inability to sleep
• Unusual fatigue
• Paleness or clammy skin
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
(Source: Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart …read more