Sleep Management - Causes
Sudhansu Chokroverty, MD, FRCP, FACP, discusses the many reasons our bodies require proper sleep.
Remember the last time you noodled over a problem but didn't arrive at a suitable solution? Chances are, you put it out of your mind and told yourself you d sleep on it, only to wake the next day with the answer.
Thanks to our natural internal rhythms, or biological clock, we tend to (or at least hope to!) fall asleep with the moon and wake up with the sun. What happens in between, however, is a bit more complicated.
You've seen it in movies, heard laughable stories from family and friends, and even read about it in literature. So what's the real deal behind this nighttime phenomenon?
Sleep disorders are also commonly reported in adults with ADHD. Brain researchers are working hard to find out why.
Is your asthma keeping you up at night? As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma and many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. This condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."
Is your asthma keeping you up at night? If so you certainly aren't alone. As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. In fact, this condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."
If you think allergies are to blame for the situation, you might be surprised to find out you're wrong.
How to stop the snoring, kicking, and teeth grinding.
When you don't get enough sleep, it can make you feel groggy and cranky. But it can also result in insulin resistance that can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Sleep disturbances are common in people who have cancer, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, which makes a challenging situation even more difficult.
Tips for how to prevent this sleep-robbing, and potentially fatal, disorder.
People with anxiety have a significantly higher incidence of insomnia, and insomniacs are at much greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder.
We all experience the occasional night where we can t seem to fall asleep or we toss and turn all night. It s frustrating, but generally, not detrimental. However, chronic insomnia can be harmful to our health, and stress is often the behind-the-scenes culprit.
Many children hate to go to bed; however, when your child's late nights leave him lacking enough z's, this can put him at risk for a number of health problems, ranging from being overweight to having trouble sitting still to an inability to concentrate in school.
If you're counting sheep instead of catching zzz's, you need a bedtime makeover. Take control of your insomnia and diabetes at the same time.
Doctors and patients report that improving sleep habits can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
How many hours of slumber do experts suggest for a healthy heart?
You'd think that with the work they put into their day, sleep would come easily. The truth is, that's when the tossing and turning begins.
Did you know that in addition to being a nighttime nuisance, snoring can also be downright dangerous?
Trouble sleeping decreases overall quality of life in patients with chronic pain and diseases and can even aggravate disease symptoms.
Pay attention to your dreams they may be giving you a few hints about your health and well-being.
With all of the choices out there, it can be hard to know what kind of mattress is right for you. Here's what you need to know.
Getting enough z s at night can have therapeutic effects.
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100,000 of the car accidents that occur each year are a result of driver fatigue. Follow these tips to help stay safe on the road.
Not getting enough z's? You could be doing serious damage to your health.
If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a good night's sleep may seem like a dream. Try these tips to get your Z's.