Chronic sleep deprivation is significantly more dangerous than most people would suspect. Inconsistent or inadequate sleep can lead to the development of many other sleep disorders, as well as other internal and external problems. These consequences can include episodes of sleep walking, sleep paralysis, and sleep-related hallucinations. Moreover, it’s important to note that sleep deprivation …
Child obesity in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate, which will inevitably result in the development of various health issues and conditions in the future of overweight children. While diabetes remains at the forefront of health concerns, few parents of overweight children realize that yet another threat endangers their child while he …
Adult Sleep Treatment Differs in Children As adults we have experienced some form of sleep disturbance at one point in our lifetime. We know that most of the blame ranges from fatigue, irritability and poor sleeping habits. However, our children and teens may be at an even greater risk for their health, as they may …
If the hot summer temperatures and humidity are keeping you awake at night, well you are not alone. Summertime heat waves may have reached a plateau for now, as the average temperatures are currently sitting at 80 degrees, but the humidity is what troubles our patients the most. While every sleep doctor has their saying, …
