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Common Types of Sleep Disorders

A somnipathy, or sleep disorder, is a condition that negatively impacts a person’s sleep patterns. There are several kinds of sleep disorders, and experts often classify them based on their causes or how they affect the individual. The most common types of sleep disorders are parasomnias and dyssomnias. Let’s take a look at these two… 

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What to Look for When Searching for a Sleep Expert

If you’re having a hard time sleeping every night, you might be considering seeing a medical sleep expert. So you may be wondering just how to go about finding such a doctor. There are various factors involved in finding the right sleep specialist for you. Let’s talk about some of the main things that you… 

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Not Sleeping Well? When Should You Have a Sleep Study?

If you still cannot sleep well despite keeping a sleep journal, reducing your caffeine intake, avoiding media before bedtime, and incorporating other beneficial techniques into your lifestyle, then it is in your best interest to consider having a sleep study. Also referred to as polysomnography, a sleep study is a noninvasive overnight evaluation whereby your… 

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Causes Of Narcolepsy

Do you find it hard to stay awake during the day? Or do you find yourself suddenly dozing off even when performing activities? If so, you may have narcolepsy. What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences excessive daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. There is no cure for… 

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Common Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep may be one of those things we too often take for granted, even though we know that getting enough quality sleep is essential for our health and well being. There are many negative health and wellness consequences associated with sleep deprivation. Here are some of the most common symptoms that can happen when you… 

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