Sleep is not just physical activity but a mental activity as well. This is the time where we switch our brains from active mode to relax mode. Having our phone and computer within reach subconsciously just makes it harder for our brains to make the switch. 睡觉不仅是生理上的活动,也是一种...
a condition that is increasing globally as the world's population inexorably ages. According to data from the Mayo Clinic, an estimated 25% of people with mild to moderate forms of the disorder have disturbed sleep and 50% are estimated to have sleep problems when the condition is deemed seve...
Causes of Sleep Disorders While there is no specific cause of sleep disorders, many factors may contribute to, or increase the likelihood of someone developing a sleep disorder. A range of physical issues, from something as simple as a vitamin/mineral deficiency, your circadian chronotype to a ...
8. Rule out a sleep disorder There are a few different reasons why you might not be sleeping well—everything from an unhealthy diet, anxiety, stress, and medical conditions can lead to sleepless nights. If you’re still experiencing sleep difficulty even after using some of the tips discusse...
Falling asleep briefly during the day is a red flag for sleep deprivation – here's how to spot if you're having a microsleep and what to do about it, according to a sleep expert.
Sleep is as important to our bodies as food and water. Being deprived of sleep can lead to negative consequences such as exhaustion. Yet people today are getting less sleep. Dr. Neil Kavey, director of the Sleep Disorder Center, believes our modern lifestyles may have resulted in a sleep d...
Chronic insomnia is a more serious medical issue that may involve psychiatric issues, which is why seeing a sleep doctor is so important. Some possible causes include: Depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Medical issues, such as asthma, arthritis, acid reflux, heart and kidney ...
Sleeping sickness is a fatal disease caused by Trypanosoma brucei, a unicellular parasite that lives in the bloodstream and interstitial spaces of peripheral tissues and the brain. Patients have altered sleep/wake cycles, body temperature, and endocrine
Delayed sleep phase syndrome, common in many adolescents and college students, shifts the body clock so it is hard to fall asleep at night. DSPS is a sleep disorder in which the cycle of sleep and wakefulness in a person's 24-hour day is significantly delayed. As a result, the clock-...
Therapy for better sleep and overall health Getty/AnnaStills Sleep is an important factor for health Improve sleep habits with therapy If you are living with a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or insomnia,therapy can helpyou understand and cope with the mood changes and stress that come along wi...