Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Sleep Apnea Associated with Higher Cancer Rates. An analysis of data concerning more than 3 million hospitalized patients found that obstructive sleep apnea was associated with a 40% higher risk of cancer over a five-year timeframe. The researchers speculate that chronic low oxygen levels during sleep may influence inflammation, metabo...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Common Chemicals Linked to Stroke Risk. Phthalates are chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible and are frequently found in food packaging, cosmetics, household products, and medical materials. Over time, these chemicals can break down or leach out of products and enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, or skin cont...