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AH, FALL. THERE IS SOMETHING MAGICAL ABOUT THE CRISP AIR, THE TURNING LEAVESâ AND THE WAY PUMPKIN SNEAKS INTO EVERY RECIPE. While the return of autumn weather, football, and pumpkins are predictable, the changing season also comes with some new developments. In October, PBS will air a special on sleep apnea and the NFL. Who saw that coming? NFL players are primarily seen mainly as the amazing athletes they are; however, many current and retired NFL players suffer from health trouble that isnât readily apparent: sleep apnea. NFL players have joined with the Pro Player Health Alliance and the Living Heart Foundation to bring sleep apnea, and treatment for it, to light. Many players have seen remarkable improvements in their quality of life by having their sleep apnea treated. They want to share what they have learned with the public, so others who share their
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experiences with sleep apnea can find the same help the players have. Public television is a great avenue for the players and the non-profit organizations to share their message about sleep apnea: itâs a problem we can tackle. To take the message from the NFL one step further, Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., (a.k.a. The Sleep Doctor) touts sleep as the new thing for improving sports performance. Dr. Bruesâ article focuses on increased sleep more than on combating sleep disorders. Itâs remarkable to see how some additional sleep helped players of several sports improve their performance. Of course, if athletes improve their performance with additional sleep, it stands to reason that all of us could benefit from a little more shut-eye. Tom Kallstrom and Tim Myers from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) explain the role of the AARC, a brief overview of some common respiratory conditions and the risks they pose, and trends treatment. They tell us that respiratory therapists are being included in Accountable Care Organizations, a new trend in medical care that could help practitioners and patients contain medical costs. Seasons come and go, but one thing is constant: our need for sleep. The American Sleep & Breathing Academy is committed to learning about sleep conditions, treatments and trends in the industry and sharing that information with as many people as possible. After all, to quote Dr. Breus, âEverything you do, you do better with a good nightâs sleep.â
Jennifer Taylor MANAGING EDITOR
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