
Sleep Disorders
Everything you need to know about sleep disorders, from insomnia to sleep paralysis and all the disorders in between
Insomnia
Insomnia. At one time or another, most of us have experienced its bothersome symptoms: difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. We may have suffered bouts of insomnia that last a few days, or much longer. Though the symptoms may seem simple enough, insomnia is a complex condition with a wide variety of causes.
The word insomnia is often used to describe any form of trouble sleeping. Insomnia can mean nearly anything — trouble falling asleep for a single…
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It’s tough when sleepless nights seem to pile up on top of each other — going to bed early just means more tossing and turning,…
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Insomnia and hypersomnia — the words sound similar, and in a few important ways, they are. Both use the same suffix, which means sleep in…
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Insomnia can steal just a few night’s sleep, or it can hang around for years. Over the decades, experts have categorized and re-categorized the different…
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Sleep Apnea
Do you get punched at night for deafening snores? Or wake up feeling tired even though you think you got plenty of sleep? These signs…
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A good night’s sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellness, and comfort is key. But anyone with sleep apnea (OSA) knows a comfortable…
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Women And Sleep Apnea — An Under-Detected Condition Like many other conditions, from heart attacks to hormonal issues, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is detected differently…
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When you picture sleep apnea treatment, a bulky PAP machine probably comes to mind. These popular — though not necessarily beloved — devices ensure the…
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More Sleep Disorders
Nothing is more frustrating than waking up repeatedly for trips to the bathroom when you’d rather be sleeping, but that’s the reality for those living…
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Night after night, the song remains the same. You turn out the lights, bid partners and pets a fond farewell, and settle in for a…
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Humans have very few innate fears — that is, fears that we’re born with as opposed to those that are acquired over time. Along with…
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In 1998, James Currens walked out of his house and into a nearby pond, where he eventually found himself surrounded by alligators. Using a cane…
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