Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent but often overlooked sleep disorder that can wreak havoc on your overall health, including your mental well-being. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of sleep apnea, its common signs, and its surprising connection to mental health issues. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is […]
Night Terrors vs Nightmares – How To Tell The Difference
Night terrors (also called sleep terrors) are parasomnias. Parasomnias can occur during rapid eye movement (REM sleep), or they can occur during the non-REM sleep. Most of your sleep is non-REM and only a portion of your sleep is REM and that’s when you do most of your dreaming. Night terrors are different from nightmares. […]
How Some Medications And Alcohol Hurt Your Sleep
Unfortunately, there are many medications that can interfere with your ability to sleep. It may be that your insomnia is nothing more than an unwanted side effect from a medication that you’re taking to help you with a separate problem. But because there are so many factors that affect sleep, it’s important to rule […]
Could Discovery of Sleep Switch End Sleepless Nights?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could flip a switch when you climbed into bed at night and instantly fall asleep? No more tossing and turning over that nasty problem at the office or the credit card bill that came in the mail or your child’s less than stellar report card. Flick a switch and […]
Unplug Your Smartphone for a Good Night’s Sleep
Smartphones make our lives undeniably more convenient, but their addictive pull can also interfere with our body’s circadian rhythm and prevent us from getting a good night’s sleep. When you’re plugged in, you are constantly available to family, friends and work colleagues. There is no down time. Even when you are not actually checking your […]
What Your Children Cost You in Sleep
Every parent knows that having children means losing sleep. This begins with your pregnancy and extends through the course of your childrens’ early years, and can exact a serious toll on your physical and mental health. Once you’re past the every three-hour feedings and your baby is sleeping through the night, you may think you’re […]