If you are experiencing poor sleep quality or have symptoms of a sleep disorder, such as feeling excessively tired during the day, snoring, or difficulty getting to sleep at night, a sleep expert could be the solution to restoring your ability to get a good night’s rest. Sleep disorders affect sleep quality, duration, and/or timing….
A good night’s sleep is so important that the National Sleep Foundation has been promoting Sleep Awareness Week around the second week of March. When left undiagnosed, sleep disorders affect the quality of your life and increase your risk of developing illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, etc. If your sleep issues, such as trouble falling…
Unlike some other types of cancers, lung cancer often has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. However, there are some warning signs that may indicate it’s time to call your doctor. Cancer is a disease that causes certain cells in the body to grow out of control. When the disease starts in the lungs, it…
The Irish proverb “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book” fairly sums up the importance of having enough sleep. But what do sleep experts really say about how much sleep is ideal? Turns out, it isn’t just one magic number. Sleep experts debunk the 8-hour sleep rule, as there…
24You’ve probably heard time and time again that you need to get enough sleep. But are you aware of what happens if you (always) don’t? According to sleep experts, chronic sleep deprivation can have deleterious effects on a person’s health. Below, you’ll learn about the negative health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, how much sleep…
Studies have linked sleep disorders to allergies, namely that people with allergies have a much higher incidence of sleep difficulties than those without. The worse your allergies are, the worse your sleep problem tends to be. Sleep is imperative to your overall health, so if allergy symptoms (coughing, nasal congestion, etc.) are interfering with your…
If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely that you’ve had COVID-19, and you’re wondering whether it has anything to do with your lingering sleep problems. Let’s unearth some facts to establish whether insomnia is indeed an aftermath of COVID-19 and find out what you can do to get your sleep back on track. Long COVID…
Getting eight hours of restful, uninterrupted sleep each night is essential for your optimal mental and physical health. Sleep provides a foundation for all your daily activities and decisions. However, in the increasingly stressful world we live in, many people struggle to maintain a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep Deprivation Isn’t Only the Lack of Sleep…
Have you been told that you’re a loud snorer? Or are you experiencing morning headaches, daytime tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and dry mouth, or sore throat upon waking up? You could have what is referred to as sleep apnea— a potentially serious sleep disorder characterized by breathing disturbances. The condition warrants prompt diagnosis and treatment…
Being unable to sleep throughout the night can have the immediate effect of tiredness, exhaustion, irritability, and distractedness the next day. Sleeping poorly from time to time is part of life. Chronic sleeplessness, however, can have long-term consequences. The effects of sleep deprivation are well-known — from memory and concentration problems to mood changes, weakened…
