Beverly Jane Bitterman ARNP

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  There are numerous people who complain about waking up with a fast-beating heart. While some think this isn’t anything to worry about, there are studies that link waking up with an irregular heartbeat to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a very common sleeping disorder that is very alarming. In fact,...

• Recovery from Hydrocelectomy

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• The Correlation Between Height and Heart Disease Risk

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• Dietary Supplements for Diabetes

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