ADHD is an incredibly common condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The symptoms that can indicate ADHD oftentimes develop in childhood, which makes them especially important to recognize at their early stages. So is ADHD causing my child’s sleep problems? However, sometimes it can be genuinely difficult to discern whether or not …
Polysomnography, also referred to as a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose the source of sleep issues. Millions of people suffer from sleep issues, whether that is difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or both. If you have sleep issues, you may wonder when you should consider polysomnography. Below, you will find …
Many jobs require people to work late or overnight. Whether you work on a manufacturing line or in a hospital, you are putting in a lot of long hours that would naturally be reserved for sleep. How are you taking care of yourself as a shift worker? What can you do to make sure you …
Adequate sleep is essential for anyone of any age but is especially important for children, who are often in the midst of growth and development phases that can be highly impacted by one’s quality and style of life. So, how much sleep is normal for kids? This is why it’s important to keep track of …
Sleep is an important part of development in kids of all ages. Though adults spend a lot of time managing their sleeping schedule, children also need improvements to the way they rest. Depending on the age and overall health of your child, you might be wondering exactly how much sleep they need. In this parent’s …
Parenting can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Late nights, early mornings, school projects, crying babies, and all of the other aspects of parenting can make sleep something of the past. However, it is important for your mental health and overall well-being to get enough quality rest. It’s definitely not that easy, …
Everyone sleeps differently, but there can be key differences between a healthy sleeping pattern and an unhealthy one. It can be hard to recognize them on your own and you may need to rely on a partner to tell you how you sleep. We usually don’t think about how our patterns during sleep might be …
Sleep is integral to your mental, emotional, and physical health. The mental and physical fatigue brought on each day can be tiring. A good night’s rest is how your body recharges after a long day. Poor sleep can cause a host of health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health issues. Sleep …
If you have trouble sleeping at night, or you have noticed that you display irregular breathing patterns that keep you from sleeping comfortably, it is possible that you are struggling with sleep apnea. One of the biggest symptoms and correlations with sleep apnea is sudden weight gain. As the symptoms of sleep apnea get worse, …
It isn’t a secret that many children struggle to fall and stay asleep. They have active imaginations that often tie into their own fears and anxieties once they’re alone in the dark. A child in this state is understandably likely to struggle with falling asleep because their natural instincts tell them to stay alert for …
