What are the physical signs of poor REM sleep? Dr. Ramagopal: REM sleep is essential for emotional regulation, memory consolidation and enhancing recall and learning. Lack of REM sleep can present symptoms such as fatigue in spite of adequate sleep,
What are parasomnias and how do they affect sleep quality? Maya Ramagopal: Parasomnias are disruptive behaviors that occur during sleep and decrease sleep quality. They can occur at any time during sleep and can be seen during both rapid eye
How do nightmares affect my child’s sleep? Dr. Ramagopal: Nightmares can disrupt your child’s sleep, causing them to wake up feeling anxious and fearful. It may be difficult for them to fall back asleep, leaving them poorly rested for the
How does watching TV or using my phone right before bed affect my sleep? Melissa Lipford: Watching TV or using your phone right before bed can impact your sleep in several ways. Social media, games, and shows/movies engage the mind, at
Your questions about sleep and sleep disorders answered by our issue reviewers who are sleep specialists with a combined 64 years of experience in the field of sleep medicine. Have a question for the sleep experts? Submit questions to healthiersleep@worldsleepsociety.org.
Your questions about sleep and sleep disorders answered by our issue reviewers who are sleep specialists with a combined 64 years of experience in the field of sleep medicine. Have a question for the sleep experts? Submit questions to healthiersleep@worldsleepsociety.org.
I tend to sleep badly if I have a stressful day, but otherwise sleep fine. Is this abnormal? Dr. Lipford: It is completely normal for stress during the day to affect your sleep patterns. Stress can make it more difficult
As answered by our issue reviewers. Question: Can taking iron cure my Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)? Dr. Zak: Before answering this question, I want to address the terms. You have asked about “curing” RLS. RLS is not like an infection
Q: What should I do if I am still tired after sleeping the recommended hours of sleep? Dr. DelRosso: The recommended amount of sleep per age group is determined by taking the average of the sleep requirements of the general population.
As answered by our Special Issue Reviewers Q: What are some warning signs of sleep deprivation? __________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Thomas: Waking up tired, needing more than two cups of coffee, feeling tired, yawning, having difficulty focusing during the middle of the afternoon and
As answered by Issue Reviewers Q: Any tips on making time for sleep in a busy life? Dr. ThomasThe key is to consider good and adequate sleep as necessary for health, just like optimal food, exercise, relationships and so
As answered by Issue Reviewers Q: Is it possible to sleep too much? Dr. ThomasHypersomnia is the term used to describe excessive sleep duration, and is not normal. The capability of sleeping 11 or more hours in a 24-hour
As answered by Issue Reviewers Q: Is it normal to awaken to use the bathroom several times per night? Dr. ThomasNo. This reflects either fragmented sleep, resulting in periods of wake after each sleep cycle, bladder irritability or increased
As answered by our Autumn 2020 Special Issue Reviewers Q: How do I know if I’m getting enough sleep? Dr. ThomasThe average sleep requirement is about 7 hours, but shorter and especially longer is normal. The need to sleep in