Sleep disorders are a real and pervasive problem in the United States, with over 25 percent of Americans reporting every year that they have some sort of sleep problems. Nearly a fifth of Americans have used medication to help them sleep, and the problem is only growing. It is vital...
Insomnia
How Sleep Studies Can Shed Light on Common Disorders
Excessive sleepiness is a serious problem for millions of Americans who may have trouble staying awake while reading, watching television, at the movies, in meetings, riding in the car or even sitting and carrying on a conversation. There are many common disorders that can carry tiredness as a symptom, and...
Insomnia Can Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Many adults across the nation suffer from insomnia. This condition, which results in a failure to fall or stay asleep, can be an isolated occurrence or can be chronic and repeated. The basic effects of it are well known; loss of productivity, tiredness, lack of focus, problems with memory and...
The Effects of Insomnia
Insomnia is a harsh disorder that affects thousands of people every year. We all know that lack of sleep can create lots of problems such as grumpiness, lack of focus, difficulty concentrating and lack of productivity at work, school and home. There are, however, a lot of more disturbing things...
How to Treat Your Winter Insomnia Symptoms
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 30 percent of adults have insomnia. One in every 10 adults have chronic insomnia. Some people experience periods insomnia associated with seasonal changes. Winter insomnia may be symptomatic of a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Winter insomnia may also result from...
The Link Between Insomnia and Sleep Apnea
The Stevens Point Journal is reporting that there is a correlation between insomnia and sleep apnea. Those with chronic insomnia suffer daily with their inability to complete a full night’s sleep. This suffering extends to their daily routine, causing a number of symptoms that adversely affects quality of life. Symptoms...
Insomnia: Foods That Will Keep You Up at Night
Millions of people in the U.S. have trouble falling asleep or don’t get a good night’s sleep when they do manage to fall asleep. Many factors can affect insomnia, such as pain or discomfort due to a health condition or exercising right before bedtime. According to a recent Huffington Post...
Survey Reveals Severe Sleep Deprivation Among Veterans
A recent online survey showed that many veterans suffer from severe sleep deprivation. Nearly 3,000 veterans from each branch of the military were questioned. According to the survey, respondents got an average of 5.6 hours of sleep, compared to 6.7 hours of sleep for the general population. The survey results...