The Buzzword is Sleeping Sickness You may have seen a movie where someone contracts “sleeping sickness” after being bitten by a fly and immediately falls asleep. Although the effects may not be immediate like in the movies, there are cases
Thinking about the word ‘age’, people often think about how many years they’ve been alive. But do you know your brain also has its own “age”? Brain age may not be the same as your chronological age. When a brain
Based in the United Kingdom, the Sleep Charity provides advice and encourages people to sleep better. It began as the Children’s Sleep Charity with a goal of giving parents and carers in England and Wales access to quality sleep support.
The Buzzword is idiopathic Have you ever had a doctor say you have an idiopathic condition? This simply means that the doctors don’t know what has caused the disease. For example, a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia would suggest that the
The Nocturnal Brain by Guy Leschziner For Dr. Guy Leschziner’s patients, there is no rest for the weary in mind and body. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, apnea, and sleepwalking are just a sampling of conditions afflicting those who cannot sleep―and
Diane Lim, MD, MTR is a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System within the Sleep Clinic and an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep at the University of
Recently the American, Canadian, and Australian Dental Associations recommended that dentists routinely screen for sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. When your dentist screens for sleep disorders, you can expect a comprehensive evaluation of your oral and dental health as well
The Woman Who Couldn’t Wake Up By Quinn Eastman Sleep was taking over Anna’s life. Even with multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped
Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage by Shane A. Creado, MD Although written for the elite athlete, everyone can benefit from the sleep tips discussed in Peak Sleep. Sleep is a
If you take any type of medication, it is important to understand how traveling may affect your medication schedule and the effects of the drugs. It is also helpful to take steps to ensure you stay on track the best