Wake Up! Are Bullies Just too Sleepy? Plus, Snoring and Your Sex Life

Welcome to the June issue of Wake Up! You’re Snoring… In this issue, we bring you an eye-opening new report that links school bullying behavior to sleep deprivation and snoring. Plus our own Dr. Eric Cohen, co-director of Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center was interviewed recently in Men’s Health where he explains that sleep apnea is linked to erectile dysfunction, and why snoring can ruin a couple’s sex life. We hope you find this issue informative and we look forward to your feedback.

The Doctors TV Show On May 30, Dr. Volpi appeared on The Doctors and performed the in-office Pillar® Procedure treatment for a patient’s snoring.

Does the School Bully Snore?

It’s well documented that snoring wreaks havoc on the body over time. What is also known is that the sleep deprivation associated with snoring can have significant impact on the mind in that it can impair brain function and emotions. What there is little known about, however, is the effect of snoring and its associated daytime fatigue on children. A start to this understanding was reported this month in the New York Times when they highlighted a new study from the University of Michigan that showed that classroom bullies and disruptive students are two times as likely to have symptoms of snoring, or sleep-disordered breathing.

Is Sleep Apnea Ruining Your Sex Life?

If men have been reluctant to seek treatment for their sleep apnea, perhaps this will provide some motivation: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been linked to erectile dysfunction in a number of studies, as well as the 2011 Sleep In America study released in March by the National Sleep Foundation. In the April 28th, 2011 Issue of Men’s Health, MSSC’s co-director, Dr. Eric Cohen was interviewed to get his insights into why ED is such a prevalent problem among sleep apnea sufferers.

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Did You Know?
About two-thirds (63%) of Americans report they don’t get enough sleep during the week, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s Annual Sleep in America Poll.

Did You Know?
That in 1959 middle aged adults got an average of 8-9 hours of sleep per night, while today they sleep an average of 6 hours or less according to the National Health Interview Study.

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Information provided in this newsletter is for general informational purposes only, and should not be seen as a substitute for professional medical care. If you feel that you may have a snoring or sleep apnea issue, contact your doctor right away.

Founded by New York City’s leading snoring specialist, David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S., Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatment for sleep apnea, and the many causes of snoring such as nasal obstruction, sinusitis, enlarged tonsils and more. As an otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) surgeon recognized throughout the country for his work in snoring disorders, Dr. Volpi has been successfully treating New York City’s snoring and sleep apnea sufferers for more than 20 years. If your snoring affects your sleep and your life, the Manhattan Snoring and Sleep Center will provide you with the treatment you need to finally get a good night’s sleep.
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