November 27th, 2009 
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The nocturnal eating disorder is a chronic syndrome which is more prominent in women. Among two eating disorders related to sleep, this is one. The other one is called as the food disorder related to sleep. These are both parasomnias.
The Nocturnal Eating syndrome, one among two sleep disorders, is marked by impulsive raids on the refrigerators at night. People who have this disorder are not deep sleepers. When they wake up in the ni
November 26th, 2009 admin 
Did you know that snoring contributes a lot in divorce of partners? I am not trying to crack a joke in here. Most couples may not be aware of it consciously, but the relation of snoring and divorce is higher than expected. Of course, the main reason that one states in a court room is not snoring but other major problems. Studies prove that 50% of the population in United States snore, and that snoring problem between two people is acknowledged to
November 23rd, 2009 admin 
Do you snore loudly and a lot? Do you feel you’re not getting enough sleep? Are you sleepy always, especially at daytime? Do you fall asleep easily and at the wrong time? Are you forgetful, suffering from high blood pressure, and have a poor sex life?
If you answered “yes” to the above questions, chances are you’re suffering from sleep apnea – a potentially serious sleep disorder that’s as common as diabetes and affec
November 19th, 2009 admin 
Sleep is a precious necessity and that is why in the pre-industrial era people used to sleep for twelve hours. It was abnormal to work at night but with increased industrialization we have seen 24 hour operation in our places of work. People are more busy than ever with deadlines to beat, targets to hit and great expectations from the society. There is never enough time to do things and that is why sleep is always compromised. It is an achievemen
November 11th, 2009 admin 
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor s book (Irish Proverb). However, getting to sleep is sometimes the problem. With all our pressures, problems and pains of everyday living, it is no wonder that millions suffer from sleep disorders. According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced insomnia at one time or another. Additionally, back pain, neck stiffness, muscle injuries and menopause can add
November 11th, 2009 admin 
How many hours of sleep should a person have? There is no definite answer to this question. Sleep needs vary from one individual to the other. Some people may feel fresh even after 5-6 hours of sleep while the others may be drowsy even after 10-11 hours of sleeping. The key to understand ones sleep needs is that if you are feeling tired, drowsy during the day time and are unable to concentrate on your work, then probably you need more sleep.
November 9th, 2009 admin 
Everyone suffers from an occasional nightmare or sleepless night, but millions of Americans suffer from extremely severe sleep disorders that can negatively affect their health if left untreated. In fact, ninety-five percent of people suffering from such a disorder remain undiagnosed.
This staggering number means that a huge population of people aren’t getting the treatment they need. In this article, we’ll talk about sleep disord
November 8th, 2009 admin 
Ten years ago, a former colleague of mine, a fine teacher and person, was tragically killed in a car accident in British Columbia. He was on vacation with his daughter who miraculously survived the accident. What happened was a classic case of sleep deprivation: my friend was anxious to make his way to a chosen destination and despite his fatigue and the fact that he had been on the road for over 6 hours, he made the decision to drive through the
November 6th, 2009 admin 
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If you are spending sleepless nights and listless days and your everyday activities are getting affected, then you have real reasons to concern about. Not only this can have an adverse impact on your mental and emotional well being, but continued sleep deprivation can be precursor to many diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, have trouble staying focused, etc…
According to National Sleep Foundation, approximately 70 mi
November 5th, 2009 admin 
This is one kind of disorder that is most common. It can be split into two different categories. This may depend on how long it may last. Insomnia that lasts for about a few days is called transient insomnia. Insomnia that lasts for a few weeks is called short term and that which goes on for more than three weeks is called chronic. One other way of classifying insomnia is by the source. The two classifications are primary and secondary.
