Due to economic conditions, many Americans have been forced into shift work, dealing with an erratic work schedule that can sometimes disrupt normal sleep patterns. This has lead to a rise in the sleep condition known as shift work disorder, which is considered a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, as it throws off people’s sleep patterns …
Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a type of parasomnia whose symptoms are exactly what you might expect. EHS is characterized by an imaginary loud bang that is experienced right before falling asleep, and can sound like an explosion. It can also occur during a sudden awakening in the middle of the night. EHS is often …
Sleep paralysis is a broad term used to encompass a variety of symptoms, but it is most commonly used to describe the experience of full or partial body paralysis while waking up or drifting into sleep. In some cases, sleep paralysis can also cause hallucinations, a sense of fear and dread, and a crushing or …
Bed-wetting can often result in soaked sheets and pajamas, in addition to being a genuinely embarrassing condition for your child. It shouldn’t be something to be overly concerned about before the age of 7, as your child may still be developing his/her overnight bladder control. However, after that age bed-wetting may become an ongoing issue. …
Medically known as somniloquy, sleep talking is a sleep disorder that is characterized by talking during sleep without being consciously aware of what you are saying. What is said varies from person to person, and can range from lengthy monologues to staccato phrases. Fortunately, this sleep disorder is rare and short-lived for many, and often …
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 …
