One of the most pervasive sleep disorders, narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by the incapacity to regulate the cycles of sleep and wakefulness. Narcolepsy causes sufferers to fall asleep uncontrollably during the day, negatively impacting daily life. The cause of narcolepsy is not yet known; it is speculated that the disorder is …
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Cancer: What’s the Risk? Medically known as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dissatisfying sleep. It is estimated to affect 28 million people in the United States alone, and is often left untreated because people are not aware that they have …
Those who are familiar with their sleep patterns will likely know what rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is. They will also know that REM sleep is essential for getting a good night’s rest, and that it occurs incrementally throughout your sleep cycle. However, what they may not know is that it is very possible for …
The powerful impact sleep can have on your body, health, and quality of life is well-known. However, sleeping disorders aren’t always considered as serious and potentially dangerous as they actually are. Moreover, sleep disorders often go undiagnosed. After all, you’re not awake when the symptoms occur. This is often the case with sleep apnea. What …
Although parents work hard to protect their children from trauma and anxiety, the unfortunate reality is, it’s impossible to completely filter out aspects of the world that kids will find deeply upsetting. Children who feel stressed, as a result of anxiety, have a high chance of developing a disruptive sleep disorder. Resistance to Settling After …
These days, children have to deal with significant demands on their time. Whereas previous generations only had to be concerned about maintaining their grades, social life and extracurricular responsibilities, the rise of the Internet upset that paradigm. While new technology allows kids to access information and remain connected to friends and family, studies have shown …
As children progress into adolescence, they tend to pull away from their parents to establish their own identities. Although this is necessary part of growing up, children can put their health at risk by not telling their parents about their health issues. For example, pre-adolescents and teens often struggle to get enough sleep for a variety …
When it comes to children, there are few things as important to their mental and physical health as getting enough sleep. If youth don’t get the recommended 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night, they run the risk of developing serious problems like attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity and defiant behavior that will negatively affect their social maturation. …
These days, children have to deal with significant demands on their time. Whereas previous generations only had to be concerned about maintaining their grades, social life and extracurricular responsibilities, the rise of the Internet upset that paradigm. The prevalence of various social media platforms and peer pressure to use them means that children can now …
To ensure their proper physical and mental development, children ages 7 to 12 need at least 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. If they don’t get the proper rest, their ability to perform academically, both now and later in life, could become severely compromised. That’s why it’s important for parents to monitor their children’s sleep …
