Insomnia or lack of sleep may have a big effect on judgment, memory, hand to eye coordination, well-being, and reaction-time. Many people who get only four hours of sleep at night take naps during the day. If you’re sleep deprived you can easily be more irritable and anger easily whereas if you’re not sleep deprived… Read More »
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Meir Kryger’s must-have guide to sleep medicine has been the gold standard in this fast-changing field. This essential, full-color reference includes more than 20 unique sections and over 170 chapters covering every aspect of sleep disorders, giving you the authoritative guidance you need to offer your patients the best possible… Read More »
Restless leg syndrome, called RLS, is a sleep disorder that afflicts greater than 15 percent of adults. It is affecting more women than men and the occurrence of restless leg malady increases with age. Certain medical ailments, such as diabetes, arthritis and varicose veins, also increase the risk of developing restless leg syndrome. This sleep… Read More »
We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, writes Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post. And this has profound consequences – on our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. What is needed, she boldly asserts, is nothing short of a sleep revolution. Only by… Read More »
Sleep disorders come in many different categories. All of them are a serious threat to our health. In order to better understand sleep disorders, it can simplify things to separate them into two different categories. Scientists have done this for the sake of better research and better treatment solutions. These two categories are referred to… Read More »