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- Sleep Disorder - an Increasing Problem NationwideSleep disorders are becoming more common as diagnostic tools improve and people understand that this problem is a serious medical issue.
- How to Tell If You Have a Sleep DisorderOccasional sleeplessness is not really a problem. Try a warm bath of some milk before you go to bed. But if it becomes chronic it can seriously affect both your mental and physical health.
- Night Eating Syndrome: Why We Eat at NightAccording to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders nocturnal eating is a dyssomnia, which means it happens when the person is awake and cannot fall asleep unless he or she eats.
- Falls in the Elderly and the Sleep Disorder RiskIf you are caring for a loved one who has a risk for falling, here is what you need to know about the causal relationship to a sleep disorder risk.
- Sleep Disorder Risk: What Parents Need to Know About Pre-Screening ChildrenSleep disorder risk can often be identified by pre-screening a child who has mental health or physical health issues. Here is what parents need to know.
- How Chelation Therapy and Sleep Disorders Are InterconnectedIf you live with complications associated with sleep disorders such as insomnia, here is what you need to know about the health benefits of chelation therapy.
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia is One of the Most Over Diagnosed Sleep DisordersThe National Sleep Foundation, maintains that about 40 percent of the population will experience some form of hypersomnia in their lifetime.
- Treating a Sleep DisorderUnderstanding the benefits of receiving treatment for sleep disorders and other problems associated with sleep
- Narcolepsy is a Neurological Sleep DisorderThe sleep patterns of narcolepics are off base and they can crave or fall asleep at odd hours. Imagine how dangerous that would be for people operating heavy machinery, driving cars, or even for mothers with young children.
- Primary Sleep Disorders and InsomniaPrimary sleep disorders are conditions where insomnia occurs, yet there is no underlying condition to account for the insomnia. In other words, insomnia is the main condition.
- All About Sleep DisordersSleep disorders affect at least 40 million Americans and there are more than 60 different types of sleep disorders including different forms of insomnia, leg cramps, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea.
- Drivers Beware!! - Concentrate on Your Personal SafetyDo you experience disturbance to your sleep? Sleep and safety are interrelated.
- TV Series Looking for Sleep Disorder SufferersDo you suffer from a parasomnia, REM disorder or night terrors? A new Biography Channel series is looking for participants!
- Shift Work Sleep DisorderSymptoms and treatments for shift work sleep disorder.
- Sleepwalking in Children: Why Collaborative Care is NecessaryIf you are the parent of a child who sleepwalks, here is what you need to know about the need for collaborative care.
- Cataplexy: Signs, Symptoms and Related Health IssuesA sudden temporary paralysis may be associated with a disorder known as cataplexy - a common side effect of narcolepsy. Here is what narcolepsy patients need to know.
Sleep and Health: Avoiding Depression, Insomnia and Mental Health IssuesDo you have a sleep disorder. The record for someone going without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses.- Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms of Shift Work Sleep Disorder3.75 million Americans are estimated to be suffering from Work Shift Sleep Disorder. If you work the night shift and are are feeling irritable, moody, excessively tires and sleepy, then you may have Work Shift Sleep Disorder.
- Pediatric Sleep DIsordersSometimes kids have trouble sleeping beyond the occasional nightmare or restlessness. Sometimes children wake up at night because of sleep disorders. What are some of the pediatric sleep disorders?
- About Shift Work Sleep DisorderThose working rotating shifts and self-employed can become victims of shift work sleep disorder. Find out here what it is, and how to deal with it.
- Sleep Disorders in ChildrenSometimes in cases where a child is having trouble getting enough rest the reason could be sleep disorders in children. Problems such as attention disorders, irritability, and a lowered immune system are all forms of sleep disorders in children.
- Shift Work Sleep DisorderOver 15 million people in the United States work non-standard shifts. These people are at risk for shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). Chronic sleep deprivation is more than an inconvenience. Lack of sleep puts lives at risk.
- Common Sleep Disorders and How They OccurMany different forms of common sleep disorders may occur preventing the body from getting the necessary rest it needs to properly function on.
Health Problems and Sleep Disorders and Problems Plus Solutions and TreatmentsDo you struggle with lack of sleep? Perhaps you can't get to sleep, stay asleep, get restful sleep or get enough sleep. Whatever the issue, here is a list of common health problems and sleep disorders along with solutions and treatment suggestions.- The Mental Health Impact of Working the Graveyard ShiftWorking the graveyard or night shift can throw your entire schedule into chaos, but the night shift can also have serious side effects, to health, wellness, and psychology. Here's what you can do to prevent night shift burnout.
- REM Behavior Sleep Disorder May Increase the Risk of DementiaREM sleep disorder is a sleep disorder where a person "acts out" their dreams. A new study shows that people diagnosed with this condition may be at higher risk for dementia and Parkinson's disease.
- Do You Have One of These Top 10 Sleep Disorders?Sleeping disorders are very common and often a sign of more serious physical problems that need to be checked by a doctor. Here are the ten most common sleep disorders and what they say about one's health.
- Sleep Disorders & the Underlying Glaucoma CauseIf you are struggling with complications associated with a sleep disorder, the complication may be related to glaucoma. Here is what you need to know about the vision disorder.
- Parkinson's Disease & Impact of REM Behavior Sleep DisorderIf you are caring for a loved one who has Parkinson's disease, here is what you need to know about unique sleep disorders.
- How Adopting a Cat May Exacerbate Your Sleep DisorderIf you are considering the adoption of a cat, and if you already suffer from a sleep disorder, here is how adoption may not be a good fit for you.
- Progesterone Irregularity in Pregnancy & Sleep Disorder OnsetIf you are pregnant and experiencing fluctuations in your sleep, the complication may be related to this hormonal imbalance.
- How to Detect Nocturnal Eating Syndrome in Your ChildIf you believe your child has a parasomnia condition known as nocturnal eating syndrome, here are some ways you can confirm the complication exists.
How Sleeping Disorders Can Lead to Violent CrimesSleeping disorders can range from a childhood night terror, to a terrifying sleepwalking episode. One Oregon family recently had a terrifying experience with a violent sleep disorder, and it may tear them apart.- Break the Sleep Disorder Cycle NaturallyFive natural techniques to break the sleep disorder cycle that has worked the author and may work for you.
- Strange Sleep Disorders ExplainedFor many people, sleep does not come calmly and easily as a variety of bizarre sleep disorders, collectively termed parasomnia, can cruelly steal their sleep each night.
- Strangest Sleep DisordersSleep disorders affect many people. Parasomnia is the name given to the category of sleep disorders that are unusual and cause abnormal movements. This article describes 5 of the strangest sleep disorders.
A Guide to Strange Sleep DisordersThey're all examples of parasomnia, a condition that involves undesired events with sleep. Here are five of the strangest types of sleep disorders.- Strange and Very Real Sleep Disorders, Breaking the CycleSleep is something that nobody can do without. Lack of sleep can be very detrimental to your overall health, including their physical and mental status.
- How Adrenal Insufficiency & Cortisol Lead to Sleep DisordersFor individuals who suffer from sleep disorders, the complication may be associated with adrenal insufficiency and cortisol complication. If you have insomnia, here is what you need to know.
- Chronotherapy to Alleviate Shift Worker Sleep DisordersAs an unemployed individual, if you worked a shift worker's schedule, you probably have developed a sleep disorder. Using chronotherapy, you can alleviate the complications and restore your sleep.
