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Apnea: A sleep disorder
Apnea is a sleep disorder that can have a serious effect on the body because it not only prevents sufferers from getting a good night’s sleep. Apnea can also mean that the body cannot get the much needed oxygen and this can have a bad effect in the long-term. What happens with apnea is that [...]
Read More..>>The Growing Sleepless Scourge
African Sleeping Sickness is growing into one big problem in the impoverished continent of Africa where it afflicts both man and cow. Cows as we all know are the walking banks of many African people who rely on them for most of their dietary and monetary needs, good as gold as they say. The sleeping [...]
Read More..>>Childhood Sleep Problems Carry onto Adult Life
Studies are showing that children who suffer from sleep disorders not only risk cognitive performance in school but are also under more risk of developing adult sleep problems. Such problems in children are growing partly due to technology which is responsible for late nights as they strive to play their Playstations and many other gadgets, [...]
Read More..>>Migraine in Kids Heightens Risk of Sleep Disorders
Children who are suffering migraines at their young age are prone to sleep disorders as shown by new research for it has the ability to affect the child’s sleep patterns. Children were put to sleep in poly sonograms which clearly showed a great disruption in their brain activity during migraine attacks interrupting REM sleep. the [...]
Read More..>>War Vets Facing more than just PTSD
It seems that getting home safely after a tour of the battlefield sends you back to your ordinary self in the real world. Studies with veterans are showing that they face more than just Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to battlefield trauma but increased incidence of insomnia which further heightens the effects of the psychological [...]
Read More..>>Sleep & Children
image source: www.news.thomasnet.com 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 [...]
Read More..>>Health Risks of People Suffering from Sleep Eating Disorders
People who are suffering from a sleep eating disorder will soon encounter some health risk that includes: Poor Quality of Sleep – the sufferers tend to sleep in unusual hours and in limited time. Gaining weight – because of too much intake of sweets and fats, most of the sufferers lead to obesity. Anxiety Attacks [...]
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