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Snoring Children May Have Sleep Apnea
Snoring in children is not normal, and may be caused by sleep apnea. If not diagnosed and treated, it not only causes a reduced quality of life but also has many developmental consequences. This is discussed in detail in a
ADHD Over Diagnosed, Sleep May Be Real Culprit
Parents concerned about ADHD should not only be attentive to the AMOUNT of sleep their child receives but also to their QUALITY of sleep. A medical study highlighted in the NY Times revealed that children with sleep breathing disorders were
Chronic Insomnia–A Major Health Risk
Insomnia, or problems going to sleep or staying asleep, can become chronic if it lasts more than three months. Anyone who has Chronic Insomnia should see a sleep specialist. Period. Chronic insomnia can lead to depression, decreased job performance, decreased quality
Your Sleep Disorder may be Caused by Your House Pets
Environmental sleep disorders include any sleep disturbances that are caused by conditions related to one’s external surroundings. These disturbances may include noise such as that of a crying baby or music emanating from the apartment next door, movement caused by
How Good Sleep Helps Neck and Back Pain Sufferers Stay Active
A new study titled “Better Quality Sleep Promotes Daytime Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Pain? A Multilevel Analysis of the Within-Person Relationship” indicates that sufferers of chronic pain can help to maintain their physical mobility by improving the quality
Individuals with a Sleep-Breathing Disorder May be Impacting Neurons Responsible for Keeping Heart Rate Low
Among the numerous tasks performed by the human brainstem, one of the most vital is that of regulating the body’s cardiovascular system, which relies on neurons based in the brainstem to maintain a low resting heart rate. According to a
Insomnia and Stroke
Do you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Nearly one in three Americans suffers from insomnia. Chronic sleep deprivation can cause myriad side effects from difficulty concentrating to depression, and a recent study suggests that there
Is it Just Insomnia or do I have a Sleep Disorder?
There’s nothing worse than not being able to sleep. Whether you have difficulty going to sleep in the first place or routinely wake up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep, the end result is the
Is a Pinched Nerve the Cause of My Neck Pain? | Pinched Nerve Neck Pain
Pinched nerve neck pain can be debilitating, and some who experience it elect to have surgery to fix the issue. Rarely surgery is necessary, but it comes with risks, expense, and an extended recovery period. Before seeking surgery, those who
The Link between Sleep Disorders and Diabetes
High blood sugar can be a warning sign that a patient is actually suffering from some sort of sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can be caused by other disorders as well. Whether this cause is something as straightforward as obesity with