Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Circadian rhythms are 24-hour natural rhythms in the body. These internal rhythms are matched to the outside light-dark cycle. When there is a disruption of the internal system, or there is a mismatch between the body’s circadian rhythm and the outside environment, […]
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Older adults may become sleepy earlier in the day, wake up earlier, or enjoy less deep sleep. Common sleep problems such as Chronic health problems, medical treatments, mental health conditions, sleep disorders and fragmented sleep routines are common in older adults. Sleep
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ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Home Table of Contents An oral appliance (or dental appliance) is ordered by your doctor and ft by a trained dentist. It offers another therapy option for treating obstructive sleep apnea. KEY POINTS Oral appliance therapy is most
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Jet lag occurs when you quickly travel across two or more time zones. This long-distance travel causes your body to have trouble adjusting to a new schedule. You may feel sleepy during the day and have insomnia at night. Jet lag also
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Narcolepsy is a chronic, lifelong neurological disorder. The most common symptom is excessive sleepiness during the day. Narcolepsy involves a problem in the brain’s signals. As a result, you may fall asleep when you should be awake during the day. KEY POINTS
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Most people have difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. Overall health, medications, lifestyle choices, sleep habits, stress and certain sleep disorders can affect sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep and affect
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents WE KNOW THAT SLEEP IS IMPORTANT AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE, BUT RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR TEENAGERS. Why do teens need a good night’s sleep? In 2006, the American Sleep Poll showed a
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents It is estimated that about 20% of the workforce is employed in a job that requires shift work. Shift work sleep disorder occurs when you have insomnia or excessive sleepiness due to work hours that take place at least in part during
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Sleeping is required for normal growth and development. Sleep disorders are common in children and can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. KEY POINTS Childhood sleep complaints are common. Some of these complaints may be signs of a sleep
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Periodic limb movements during sleep are common in children and adults. They involve involuntary leg or arm movements. Most often they occur in the legs and feet. Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is much less common. It involves frequent movements that cause
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