Sleep apnea is a common and frustrating medical condition. It involves unpredictable pauses in breathing during sleep. These gaps in breathing last 10 seconds or longer. Some people with sleep apnea may stop breathing as often as 400 times in one night. Obviously,...
Month: June 2021
How a brain injury can change someone’s personality and mood
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people often focus on the physical symptoms. Brain injuries can cause headaches, nausea, motor control issues, vertigo and sleep disruptions. Those physical symptoms absolutely require medical care, but they aren't the only issues...
How wind can lead to commercial truck accidents
Unexpected gusts of wind can be dangerous for both truck drivers and any unfortunate motorists or pedestrians that happen to be in the vicinity. When wind speeds above 40 mph have the potential to overturn trucks and cause damage to life and property. Part of the...
How to pick the best motorcycle helmet for your money
If you ride a motorcycle, having a good helmet could be a life-or-death matter. You can't prevent all crashes because many of them are the fault of drivers in bigger vehicles. All you can do is try to limit the injuries you might suffer if someone turns right in front...
How expensive is quadriplegia?
Different medical conditions have different financial implications. People will incur direct expenses through treatment costs and the need for assistive technology or medication. They will also wrack up indirect costs in the form of lost wages and difficulty...
