Parasomnias are a group of disorders that are characterized by unwanted behavior that occurs during both REM and non-REM sleep stages.
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The intermittent, often painful and disruptive movement of the legs during sleep is known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), and has been linked to hypertension and cardiovascular disease in several studies.
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Somnambulism, better known as sleepwalking, is a disorder most frequently found in young adolescents.
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Growing children need more sleep as their bodies change and develop. However, getting enough rest can be a challenge if they experience disruptive sleep disorders such as sleepwalking, night terrors or sleep talking.
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Chronic sleep deprivation can not only negatively impact your ability to perform daily tasks, but also contribute to poor motor and cognitive skills and increased risk while driving or operating machinery. Here are some ways to pay back your sleep debt.
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Arianna Huffington, the woman behind one of America’s biggest news sources, The Huffington Post, is changing how we view sleep with her new book, The Sleep Revolution.
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With advances in sleep medicine, there are new and improved medications to therapeutically treat various sleep disorders. Because these medications can affect sleep in different ways, it’s important to be aware of how they are used to treat disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome, as well as their particular risks and benefits.
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Are you a morning bird or a night owl? The answer may lie with your circadian rhythm.
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There’s no question that sleep plays a significant role in all aspects of our lives, from our relationships, performance at work and school to our overall health. But what happens when we don’t get enough of it?
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Sleep hygiene is a word often used in the sleep industry, but what exactly does it mean?
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According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, as many as 30 to 35 percent of adults complain of insomnia, or difficulty falling or staying asleep regularly. In addition, six to 10 percent of adults experience symptoms of insomnia frequently, enough for it to be considered a sleep disorder.
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