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02/10/2026

So excited to share a clip from my recent podcast conversation with Dr. Heather Sandison

We dive into the powerful connection between sleep, brain health, and long-term cognitive resilience—and why prevention matters more than ever.

Take a listen and let me know what resonates with you

02/09/2026

The Future of Sleep: A New Drug That Resets Your Body Clock and Halves Jet Lag!

Are you tired of battling jet lag after a long flight? Or perhaps you struggle with the disruptive effects of shift work on your sleep schedule? Groundbreaking research from Kanazawa University and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers a revolutionary solution: Mic-628,

02/02/2026

Beyond the AHI explores how a new AI-driven metric is reshaping the way we understand, diagnose, and treat obstructive sleep apnea.

For years, the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) has been the gold standard for diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). But what if the traditional measure was missing a crucial part of the story, especially for women and those with milder forms of the condition? New research published in Nature Communic

01/19/2026

New This Week: The Oral–Gut–Liver Axis

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01/07/2026

A New Hope: Is Alzheimer's Disease Reversible? The NAD+ Breakthrough

Challenging a Century-Old Assumption
For over a century, the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has carried a heavy, seemingly irreversible prognosis. The focus of research has largely been on slowing the progression of the disease by targeting the build-up of amyloid plaques and tau tangles. But a groundbreaking study from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, published in Cell Reports Medicine, is challenging this fundamental assumption.

The study, conducted in mouse models of Alzheimer's, found that restoring the balance of a crucial cellular energy molecule—Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)—not only halted the disease but fully reversed cognitive function and cleared the toxic protein markers.

The Brain's Energy Crisis
NAD+ is essential for energy production, cell maintenance, and DNA repair. Its levels naturally decline with age, and the researchers found a severe depletion of NAD+ in the brains of Alzheimer's mouse models. This suggests that Alzheimer's may, in part, be a brain energy crisis.

By using a medication called P7C3-A20 to restore NAD+ to normal levels, the scientists achieved a stunning result: the mice with advanced Alzheimer's regained their cognitive function.

"For more than a century, Alzheimer's has been considered irreversible. Our experiments provide a proof of principle that some forms of dementia may not be inevitably permanent."

This is a massive shift in perspective. It suggests that the key to unlocking the brain's recovery may lie not just in clearing the plaques, but in re-energizing the brain's own cellular machinery.

What This Means for You
While this research is currently in animal models, its implications are profound. It opens a completely new, non-amyloid-centric avenue for drug development.

It also reinforces the importance of lifestyle factors that support NAD+ levels and overall brain health, such as prioritizing sufficient sleep. Sleep is the brain's natural restorative process, crucial for clearing waste and maintaining cellular energy balance.

To learn more about the critical role of sleep in brain health and to find resources for optimizing your sleep, visit Complete Health Sleep SoCal and explore the insights in Breathe Easy Sleep Deep, available on Amazon.

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01/05/2026

New year. Better sleep. Better health.

If 2026 is the year you’re ready to stop snoring, wake up refreshed, and finally feel energized during the day, it starts with how you breathe and sleep at night.

Breathe Easy, Sleep Deep uncovers the hidden ways airway health, oral health, and sleep quality are connected—and what you can do to change them. Quieter nights, clearer mornings, fewer headaches, and more energy aren’t just resolutions…they’re achievable.

Here’s to sleeping through the night, feeling your best during the day, and giving your brain and body the rest they deserve.

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12/29/2025

New newsletter: The Silent Epidemic explores how AI-powered analysis of a simple ECG could revolutionize sleep apnea detection—making diagnosis more accessible, especially for women who are too often missed.

The AI Revolution in Sleep Medicine For years, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been a silent epidemic, often going undiagnosed, especially in women whose symptoms can be subtle and easily missed. The gold standard for diagnosis—a full-night sleep study—is often costly, inconvenient, and inacce...

12/22/2025

New newsletter: Beyond Tracking explores whether personalized neurostimulation—not just wearables—may be the next frontier for achieving deeper sleep and long-term brain health.

For years, the sleep technology market has been dominated by trackers—devices that tell you how poorly you slept, but offer little help in actually improving it. Now, a new generation of technology is emerging, moving beyond passive monitoring to active intervention.

12/10/2025

As we head into the holidays, I’m reminded that the greatest gifts aren’t always the ones we unwrap — sometimes they’re the ones that help us sleep better, breathe better, and live better.

Breathe Easy, Sleep Deep is all dressed up for the season, wrapped in a silver-and-blue bow and sitting beside a warm cup of cocoa — the perfect reminder that restorative sleep is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give ourselves.

If you or someone you love struggles with snoring, unrefreshing sleep, chronic fatigue, or cognitive fog, this book pulls back the curtain on the hidden sleep thief affecting millions — and the dental solutions that can change everything.

This season, consider giving the gift of deeper rest and better health.

Warm nights, clearer days, and brighter years start with better breathing.

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12/08/2025

Just released: The Silent Threat to Your Brain—a striking look at how untreated sleep apnea may double Parkinson’s risk and what you can do to protect your brain today.

For years, the conversation around Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has centered on its devastating effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a groundbreaking new study published in JAMA Neurology has added a critical, urgent dimension to this discussion: untreated OSA is an independent risk

09/24/2025

Airway dentists are now in Vogue. Literally.

Yes, while the rest of the world was debating fall fashion, Vogue dropped an article on dentists who treat snoring and sleep apnea. Turns out the hottest accessory this season is… an open airway.

Forget balloon pants — a good night’s sleep never goes out of style.

So if you’re tired, cranky, or keeping the whole house awake… maybe it’s time to see your dentist. We’ll help you breathe easier, sleep deeper, and wake up looking runway-ready.

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09/23/2025

Could a weight-loss drug help protect your brain?

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is being studied for early Alzheimer’s—and it connects to sleep, oral health, and cognitive decline in surprising ways.

Learn how obesity, sleep apnea, and oral inflammation impact brain health—and what you can do today to reduce your risk.

Read the full newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-weight-loss-drug-change-future-alzheimers-what-erela-katz-ribjc/

Your brain health is in your hands. Don’t wait—start protecting it now!

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is being studied not just for weight loss, but as a potential therapy for early Alzheimer’s. Here’s why this matters for dentistry, sleep medicine, and whole-person health.