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Trouble Sleeping?- Maybe You Two Should Sleep in Separate Beds!

I am not kidding here—a new study came out suggesting that couples who have trouble sleeping and who sleep in the same bed may get better sleep if they sleep in separate beds. Apparently around 25 percent of U.S. couples sleep in different beds or rooms, according to the National Sleep Foundation. This is no [...]

Night Shift Workers–Health Risks of Poor Sleep

It’s estimated that at least 20% of the workforce in the USA and in Europe work the so-called graveyard shift, either as their primary shift, or at least more than half of the time—that includes yours truly. A new study has confirmed what was suspected by many—that night shift workers face significant health risks, and [...]

Recognizing the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

February 20, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Sleep apnea is highly destructive and can almost always lead to serious medical problems, hence it is important to identify the symptoms of sleep apnea as it is fairly hard to diagnose and thereby treat it as soon as you begin to experience it. Put simply, sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder, whereby a person experiences periods of partial and complete obstruction of breathing and hence no air in taken in, depleting your oxygen levels and thereby forcing you to wake up with a start, feeling breathless.

When Kids Suffer From Sleep Problems

Sleep Disorders in Children

March 7, 2012 By admin 2 Comments

Sleep disorders in children have been reported to impact on children’s performance in school as well as social-emotional adjustment. Psychologist put an estimate of about 30 percent of children suffering from sleep disorder somewhere in their childhood. It is therefore prudent for parents to be aware of the sleep patterns that are normal in children, [...]

When Kids Can’t Sleep

July 29, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Sleep Disorders in Children – Diagnosis Sleep disorders in children are a lot more common than we think. A lot of children have medical sleeping disruptions which can range from the seemingly innocent, occasional night terror to something as serious as neurological conditions like narcolepsy. These sleep disorders can affect a child’s daytime activities. There [...]

Do you ever ask “How can I sleep better?”—- start with your bedroom

Did you know that the where we sleep dramatically affects how we sleep? If you have ever asked yourself—how can I sleep better?—one great way is to take a look at your bedroom. Is it warm and inviting, or messy and cramped? Do you have to watch TV before going to sleep? In fact, do [...]

Do older people sleep less? Think again.

While we tend to think that older people are more prone to sleep issues, such as poor sleep, or early waking, a new study seems to indicate that we actually tend to sleep better as we get older. So much for the common thinking that older people sleep less, or can’t sleep enough. A new [...]

Insomnia – Types, Signs Risks and Treatments

What is Insomnia? Insomnia is a condition suffered by almost everybody at some point in their lives, and due to its frequency among such diverse demographics it is often disregarded and not given the serious attention it warrants. Insomnia – despite the name literally meaning ‘no sleep’ – does not just mean a lack of [...]

Central Sleep Apnea – Symptoms and Cure

Central Sleep Apnea Defined Central sleep apnea is one of the main types of sleep apnea, which basically results in the brain not sending the signal to breathe to the breathing muscles, and as a result leading to frequent breathing pauses, usually while sleeping, that further leads to oxygen deprivation. In normal circumstances, it is [...]

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