Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that helps classify your weight status. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fat. An adult with a BMI of 30 kg/ m2 or higher is considered to be obese. More […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of having many other health problems. Certain physical features can put you at risk for sleep apnea. Common symptoms of sleep apnea are warning signs that you should discuss with your doctor. Effectively treating sleep
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Home REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is one of the sleep disorders that is classified as a “parasomnia.” A parasomnia involves undesired events that happen while sleeping. RBD occurs during the stage of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It involves acting out
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents KEY POINTS Parasomnias are unwanted physical events or experiences that happen while falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. Parasomnias involve sleep-related behaviors and experiences that you can’t control. Parasomnias may include strange movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions or dreams. Parasomnias occur when aspects
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Each year drowsy driving causes thousands of deaths on our roads. The risk of drowsy driving is highest among teens and young adults. The best way to prevent drowsy driving is to get sufficient nightly sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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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 Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs in many children. It involves complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. Snoring is a common warning sign for sleep apnea. This snoring is usually loud and may end with
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Fewer hours of sleep and poor sleep quality causes many medical conditions including cancer. Sleep problems may be caused by the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis, the physical impact of its treatment, and the side effects of medications. Disrupted sleep can
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Healthy sleep helps to regulate your mood and emotional health. Sleep problems often occur together with mood disorders such as depression. Anxiety disorders also can involve sleep problems. Sleeping at least 7 hours nightly and getting help for a sleep problem can
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Sleep is important for overall health and optimal performance, and healthy sleep is essential for driving safety. Adults should sleep 7 or more hours daily for maximum alertness. Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders increase the risk of drowsy driving. Common sleep
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