Apnea means “without breath,” and sleep apnea means loss of breath during sleep. It is a common condition that affects millions of people in the United States and causes daytime sleepiness in those with sleep apnea and their sleeping partners who are often disturbed by snoring. Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and social issues related to being drowsy during the day…

Of all the strange maladies that can afflict us, Herpes Zoster Virus (A.K.A. “SHINGLES”) is one of the strangest. Herpes Zoster Virus (which is different from Herpes Simplex Virus that causes cold sores and sexually transmitted infection) is caused by the Herpes Varicella Virus which is the same one that causes CHICKEN POX…