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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine therapy is the preferred treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, an extremely common condition that can cause daytime fatigue as well as snoring and choking while sleeping, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. CPAP machines function by...
Being a certified personal trainer, I get a lot of questions about cardio. People ask which type of cardio is best for burning the most calories, which is best for fat loss, and which is best to improve cardiovascular fitness. Usually, the answer is running,...
The solution to a more restful night? Movement, experts say. It seems the answer to so many physical and mental health woes have just one thing in common — exercise. Sleep is no exception. If you are looking for longer sleep, higher-quality sleep, or fewer interruptions...
Cardio is a dirty word in some gym circles, but it shouldn’t be. It’s often thought it will destroy your muscle gains, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Most forms of cardio will enhance your recovery between sessions and save you from the world’s...
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the lungs and airways of millions of people worldwide. People with asthma have sensitive airways that easily become irritated and inflamed, causing a narrowing of the airways and making it difficult to breathe....
David talks with Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández, MD, a lung specialist at the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Disorders Institute of South Florida, with an office in Wellington. We discuss the research trial PCSI is conducting using a new medical device called Sylvee which uses ultrasound...
But what exactly qualifies as a good night's sleep? According to Luis Javier Peña-Hernández, MD, FCCP, sleep and lung health specialist at PCSI, the largest integrated sleep, pulmonary, and chest specialty group in Palm Beach County, the ideal amount of sleep for an average adult...
Identify an opportunity to make something better. As obvious as that sounds, if it can be done better, or different, that’s where you start. For myself, I am always looking for solutions that remove obstacles to patient care, medical technology that advances medical practices, or...
2022 Left Classic Charity Golf Tournament sponsored in part by Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Disorders Institute of South Florida helps to raise a record-breaking donation for the Kids Cancer Foundation....
A look into how your watch might help your healthcare team with expert insights from Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández There’s no doubt that the Apple Watch is one of the most desired watches on the market. For most people, it’s because of its sleek design and the fact...
