Sleep Disorders
Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues, from teeth grinding (bruxism) to night terrors. When a person suffers from difficulty in sleeping with no obvious cause, it is referred to as insomnia. In addition, sleep disorders may also cause sufferers to sleep excessively, a condition known as hypersomnia. Management of sleep disturbances that are secondary to mental, medical, or substance abuse disorders should focus on the underlying conditions.
Sleep Disorders Stories
Minor habits and exposure to everyday objects may surprisingly affect the production of key hormones in the human body. Here are five of them you probably did not know about.
A study suggests that "night owls", or people who tend to stay up late, have a higher risk of dying sooner than people who sleep and rise at regular times.
Researchers may understand how the brain and body clock are affected by the human aging process, leading to a reduced quality of sleep.
During Sleep Awareness Week 2018, we take a look at some of the expert-backed facts and suggestions to help get a good night's rest.
Getting enough deep sleep is important for you health. Here’s how many hours you need and how to get more.
Your dog's sleep position, whether on the bed or on the bedroom floor, can affect your sleep quality and health.
The amount of REM sleep you get may predict your risk of developing dementia.
The brain is able to learn new information as you sleep during these two sleep stages.
Pregnant women diagnosed with a sleep disorder may have a higher risk of delivering a premature baby, study finds.
Sleeping more than nine hours per night may increase the frequency of nightmares.
A certain gene associated with Alzheimer's disease may also increase risk of cognition problems in those with certain sleep conditions.
Sleep problems were found to increase the presence of Alzheimer's indicators in spinal fluid.