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What Is Hypersomnia?
Hypersomnia is excessive sleepiness. Someone who suffers from hypersomnia frequently feels the urge to take an instant nap at various times throughout the day, and they often could fall asleep at the drop of a hat even after having a full night’s sleep. Plus, they...
Is Binge-Watching Keeping You Up at Night?
Binge-watching, or continuously viewing a series of shows or movies without a real break, has become a favorite activity in American society and around the globe. This mass consumption of TV and movies is the result of readily available programming at our fingertips...
CPAP Resupply Programs: They Help Those with Sleep Apnea Breathe Easier
Most people know to replace their toothbrush every three months to ensure optimal dental health, or to have their car’s oil checked every quarter. Proper maintenance is critical when it comes to maintaining the health of most devices; CPAP mask systems are no...
Exercise & Sleep: Restoring Rest for the Weary
Beauty rest, shuteye, hitting the hay – no matter what you call sleep, it’s vital for functioning at a high level, promoting productivity, and maintaining overall health and well-being. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults age 26-64 require approximately...
What is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological sleep disorder that is characterized by the brain’s inability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy usually feel an overwhelming daytime drowsiness and experience sudden sleep attacks. These sudden sleep attacks may...
Five Rare Sleep Disorders You Didn’t Know Existed
When most people hear the term “sleep disorder,” they think of common conditions like insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy or sleepwalking. But you might be surprised to learn of some of the more unusual sleep disorders that can have a profound...
What to Expect from Your Sleep Study Review
Has your doctor recommended that you undergo a sleep study? If so, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder. The good news is that treatment is available to improve the quality of sleep you get, which will ultimately improve your...
Sleep Deprived Children ARE NOT Sleepy Kids
Amy was an avid reader. At 10 years old she prided herself on reading a book a week, and was partial to what she liked to call “old school” books – Nancy Drew, the Little House series, and anything by Judy Blume. While other parents worried that their kids were...
Don’t Lose Sleep Because of Over the Counter Medicine
Apart from letting the body rest from the rigors of the day, sleep is essential to physical and emotional health. Adequate sleep (7-9 hours a night for adults, more for children) plays an integral role in helping the body recover from illness and injury. Did you know...
Better Nights & Brighter Days for Sleep Deprived Children
To say sleep is important, would be a vast understatement. Everything from our mental and physical health – to the way we think, work, learn, and associate with others – is affected by what transpires during those crucial hours of shuteye. However, according to a 2014...