Table of Contents Healthy sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. Bedtime resistance and night wakings are common problems in young children. They occur in about 20 to 30 percent of infants, toddlers and preschool children. Behavioral strategies can treat these problems in young children who are under 5 years of age. …
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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, a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder may occur. KEY POINTS A …
Table of Contents It is important to be aware of the negative effects that technology can have on your sleep. Watching TV or movies and playing video games at night can cause you to delay your bedtime. The bright light emitted by screens can increase your alertness and make it harder to fall asleep. Wearable …
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SLEEP STUDY A sleep study monitors your brain waves, breathing, heart rate and body movements while you sleep overnight. It is performed in a sleep center by a trained sleep technologist, who monitors your study while ensuring your safety and comfort. The results of your sleep study will enable your …
WHAT IS NARCOLEPSY? 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 About 1 in 2,000 people in the …
DOES MY CHILD HAVE A SLEEP PROBLEM? Table of Contents Sleep problems and sleep disorders are common among children. Most sleep problems have warning signs. You should discuss these signs and symptoms with your child’s health care provider. Some sleep problems go away as a child grows and develops. Most ongoing sleep problems can be …
TIPS FOR SLEEP AS YOU AGE Table of Contents Adults require the same amount of sleep from the age of 20 into later adulthood. The hours of sleep per night changes by an individual, but many older adults get less sleep than they need. Age-related changes in sleep patterns, illnesses, mental health, and medications are …
SLEEP STUDY TIPS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Table of Contents During childhood, up to 40% of children have a sleep problem their parents consider significant. Many of these sleep problems are best evaluated with an overnight polysomnogram, which is commonly called a sleep study. In some cases your doctor may order a daytime nap test …
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 …
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