What That ‘All-Nighter’ Is Really Doing to Your Body
Learn how pulling that all-nighter negatively impacts your body.
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Natural Ways to Fight Sleep Apnea
Although obstructive sleep apnea has become better known in recent years, 2 to 4 percent of sufferers are not aware that they are afflicted by the disorder. As sleep apnea causes sufferers to stop breathing while they slumber, it’s obviously not a condition that can be left untreated. The best way to treat the illness …
Six Easy Tips and Tricks and that Help Reduce Chronic Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a relatively common disorder where the sufferer has one or more pauses in breathing, or weak breaths, when they are asleep. Because symptoms occur when you aren’t conscious and there are no blood tests that can detect it, sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. This is a concern to many professionals, as there …
6 Steps to Help You Get Your Child to Sleep Better
For a variety of reasons, kids can have a hard time falling asleep at night or sleeping for extended periods of time. However, getting several hours of uninterrupted sleep is vital to a child’s physical and psychological development. For this reason, parents should work to ensure their children are getting enough rest. Here are six …
Learning the Differences Between ADHD and Sleep Disorders
Because they have a number of overlapping symptoms, it can be easy to mistakenly believe that a child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) instead of a sleep disorder. However, while the two different maladies can sometimes be interrelated, they call for very different courses of treatment. Here’s a closer look at ADHD and a variety …
How Can You Tell If Your Child Is Losing Sleep?
Has your child suddenly become more accident-prone? Are they having problems concentrating or retaining new information? And are they finding it hard to fall asleep at night or wake up in the morning? If your child is exhibiting one or all of these symptoms on a regular basis, they may not be getting a good …
Child Sleep Disorders – What Parents Need to Know
Bedtime is one of the most important times of the day for a child. Not only does sleep give children a chance to rest after the day’s many activities, but it also allows time for their brain to rest and absorb the material learned throughout the day. So, it comes as no surprise that child …
How Lack of Sleep Affects Child Health
“Sleeping like a baby” has become a common term. However, not every child can get such restful or peaceful sleep. An estimated two-thirds of American children suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. Sleep is a cornerstone of every child’s development, and lack of sleep can cause serious problems with mental, physical and social development. …
How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Well During Summer
Kids need their sleep. That goes without saying. But with the arrival of summer comes longer hours of sunlight. Kids are more inclined to want to stay awake and play. This can lead to a myriad of problems, ranging from sleep disorders, unhealthy habits, and even cardiovascular problems. Dr. Mayank Shukla, the sleep disorder doctor …
Sleeping Disorders and Your Child’s Health
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 …
