Sleep Related Disorders

Sleep Cycle and Stages of Sleep

The sleep process is not just a single continuous period of unconsciousness from which a person can awaken. It is a dynamic and active process with various stages of sleep alternating through a single sleep cycle. There are broadly two stages of sleep : Slow wave sleep (non-REM) REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) There are >> Read More ...

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

We all sometimes feel sleepy during the day especially in the late afternoon as we wind up a tiring day at work. Even intense boredom can cause sleepiness as does long hours of studying. These episodes of daytime sleepiness are not common and not abnormal. It happens every now and then and is usually a result of the >> Read More ...

Sleep Apnea (Obstructive, Central, Complex) Information

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing ceases and restarts repeatedly during sleep. Apnea is where breathing stops temporarily. Sometimes in sleep apnea the air inflow is severely decreased but does not stop altogether and this is known as sleep hypopnea. There are three types of sleep apnea >> Read More ...

5 Signs of Insomnia (Sleep Problems)

About 1 in 3 American adults have experienced sleep-related problems iin the past year and about 10% of the U.S. population have chronic or severe insomnia. It often remains untreated for long periods of time and insomnia can be serious. Insomnia can impact on work functions, daily chores, child rearing and even >> Read More ...

Sleep Headaches (Waking Up with Head Pain) Causes and Remedies

As with most symptoms, head pain or headaches are prone to changes that may be related to different times of the day. It is not always the time fthat is a factor as much as the activities that occur during or just before these periods when a headache may worsen. One of the commonly reported modalities in this regard is a >> Read More ...

9 Dangers of Insomnia and Health Risks of Too Little Sleep

The importance of sufficient sleep on a daily basis is well known even without the medical science to prove it. We all know how too little sleep can affect our mental, emotional and physical health. Even insufficient sleep on a single night can have pronounced effects by the next days. However, some of these effects can be >> Read More ...

10 Signs of Sleep Apnea (Breathing Stops When Sleeping)

Sleep apnea is a growing problem globally and the more common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is closely associated with obesity. It is estimated to affect about 2% of women and 4% of men in the United States. Collectively the different types of sleep apnea are believed to affect as many as 20 million Americans. >> Read More ...

7 Signs of Lack of Sleep and When Is Sleep Not Enough

We all experience lack of sleep at some point in our lives. For some people, it is an almost daily occurrence caused by long working hours, a crying baby or environmental disturbances. In these cases the lack of sleep is due to external factors. However, there are times where lack of sleep occurs for no clearly >> Read More ...

Morning Fatigue (Tired After Sleeping) Common Reasons

Ever felt sleepy after waking in the morning? Does a full night sleep not invigorate you? Morning fatigue, as it is known, may be a symptom of several medical conditions. Sleep is a period of rest where the body can recover from the daily stresses and strains it endures. It is a way of “switching off” and >> Read More ...
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