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Insomnia: Menace Behind the Bed
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Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for feeling refreshed and alert during the day An average adult needs eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night in order to maintain optimal mental and physical health. Unfortunately, due to a lot [...]
Sleep & Children
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These are some tips to help your child sleep better:
-Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Set aside 10 to 30 minutes to get your child ready to go to sleep each night.
-Establish a relaxing setting at bedtime.
-Interact with your child at bedtime. Don’t let the TV, computer or video games take your place.
-Keep your [...]
Brain Development in Teens and Sleep
There has been new findings by sleep researchers that teenagers of today are getting les and less sleep than they should otherwise be getting. An average teen should be getting between 7 to 8.5 hours of sleep especially during the development phase of the brain which is said to end at the age of 21. [...]
Read More..>>Signs and symptoms of Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED)
Do you think you are one of the sufferers of sleep eating disorders? The following signs and symptoms might help you figure out if you have this condition:
• You prepare meals at night while unconscious
• You eat while you are literally sleeping
• You tend to not eat anything for breakfast
• You find food wrappers or excess on your bed
• You [...]
Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED)
Do you know someone who is suffering from a sleep eating disorder? It is the type of disorder wherein the patient eats at night without him knowing it. They unconsciously prepare their meals while they are sleeping. This is actually a dangerous condition. It is known scientifically as the Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED).
The dangerous [...]
Anesthetics as a Sleeping Aid
Anesthetics have long been used as medication to treat sleep disorders for their soothing relaxing effects. Ever been under general anesthetic, then you would know how much anesthetics can induce sleep and the mount of anesthetic determines the time spent under. The actual dose and strength of the anesthetic used is a refined science (that’s [...]
Read More..>>Too Much Sleep !???!
Studies are showing that too much sleep can be as bad as not getting enough sleep for it has the ability to disrupt the circadian rhythms of the human body. People who sleep more than the recommended eight hours a night and those who sleep less are having the same amounts of health problems so [...]
Read More..>>Emotional Stress at Work means Less Sleep
In the United States, 70 million adults are suffering from sleep deprivation and is blamed for many accidents such as driving accidents, work accidents and others leading to many fatalities. The value of enough sleep is compromised as the study shows when a person goes home from work after an emotionally stressful day leading to [...]
Read More..>>A Good Night’s Sleep - Harder for Women Entering Menopause
Studies are showing that one of the hardest things to deal with when the effects of menopause start setting in is getting a good night’s sleep. This might explain the frequent mood changes for lack of sleep can indeed influence psychological health. Sleep deprivation has the ability to compound the effects of menopause. Though some [...]
Read More..>>Chronic Nasal Obstruction and Sleep Deprivation
Getting tired and sleepy on the road while driving or doing any activity may be signs of severe nasal blockages and improper sleep disorder. The study by Japanese sleep researchers shows that people with the condition are more likely to suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) and that they are more likely to suffer from [...]
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