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 than onethird of U.S. adults are considered obese. Sleep and …
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on reddit Reddit Share on vk VK Share on odnoklassniki OK Share on delicious Delicious Share on digg Digg Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on email Email Table of Contents Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of …
WHAT IS REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER? Table of Contents 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 dreams as you sleep. These …
WHAT ARE PARASOMNIAS? 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 of sleep and wakefulness overlap. You usually …
TEEN DROWSY DRIVING 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 recommends that teens sleep 8 to 10 …
HEALTHY SLEEP IN TEENAGERS 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? WHY DO WE RECOMMEND SLEEP STUDIES FOR KIDS? Teens who got enough sleep did …
PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 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 a gasp for breath. Early identification …
SLEEP & CANCER 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 linger long after cancer treatment ends. Quality …
SLEEP AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH 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 improve your mood and emotional health. …
SLEEP AND TRUCK DRIVING SAFETY 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 problems that can increase sleepiness …
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