If you find yourself falling asleep much later than the conventional bedtime, you may suffer from Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSWPD). This disorder occurs when your sleep is delayed by two or more hours beyond the socially acceptable or conventional bedtime. The opposite of this disorder is Advanced Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (ASWPD) which is characterized …
Halloween is a time for pumpkin carving, dressing up, and of course, scaring. However, it is important to keep your health in mind during the holidays, especially your sleep health. Studies have shown that scary movies can have both short-term and long-term effects on a person’s life, especially children. In fact, the younger the viewer, …
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Completing the sleep cycle several times each night is a vital part of leading a productive day and getting refreshing sleep. Knowing about the sleep cycle and completing the cycle each night may help you get deeper, more restorative sleep. Throughout the night your body goes through various stages of sleep, which are each essential …
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects up to 50% of the general population at some point in their lifetimes. People who have insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, which can affect their overall health and quality of …
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As another school year approaches, children, teens and college students are found milking every opportunity to stay out late, sleep in, or even spending time foregoing sleep entirely. Research proves that sleep regulates mood and is closely tied to learning and memory functions, making it critical for teens and young adults to practice healthy sleeping …
When allergy season comes around, you may have more to worry about than just a runny nose and sneezing; allergies can also affect your quality of sleep. Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, occurs when allergens in the air are breathed in, causing irritation and inflammation in the nasal passages. Allergens may include dust …
According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 10% of adults in the U.S. are affected by Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Researchers at the National Sleep Foundation believe that RLS is commonly unrecognized or misdiagnosed as insomnia or other neurological conditions. RLS also affects about 2% of children in the U.S. RLS is a disorder that …
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Three words that are sure to send shivers down your spine this upcoming March: daylight savings time. The notorious time of year can be so negative for people that the entire state of Arizona decided to remove it. But if you live outside of that state, you have to adjust your body to it to …
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