Does Sleep Apnea Cause Cardiovascular Diseases?

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Cardiovascular Diseases?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause cardiovascular diseases through the following mechanisms: Approximately 34% of middle-aged men and 17% of middle-aged women are diagnosed with OSA [1]. The prevalence of OSA is estimated at 40% to 80% in patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and stroke…

Video Gaming Effects on Mental Health

Video Gaming Effects on Mental Health

Approximately 2.7 billion video gamers were reported worldwide in 2020 and this number is likely to increase in the next years and decades with the development of new video gaming technologies such as digital technologies, including web-based and smartphone-based games delivery. Although video gaming is entertaining, its implications on mental health are beginning to emerge…

How Genes Affect Human Obesity

How Genes Affect Human Obesity

How Genes Affect Human Obesity is a topic of considerable interest and importance in the field of genetics and public health. While obesity is often attributed to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, growing evidence suggests that genetic predisposition plays a significant role in determining an individual’s susceptibility to weight gain and obesity-related complications….