There is a direct correlation between excessive work and sleep problems. Insomnia and other sleep disorders cause workplace absenteeism and reduced productivity, but the flip side of that coin is that too much work causes poor quality sleep. Night...
Events in parenthood seem to follow a similar cycle: just about the time you get into a predictable routine with your child, something changes. Infant and toddler sleep is no exception. Your four-month-old may have been sleeping through the night...
Sleep problems are one of the most frustrating symptoms of migraines. Migraines interrupt sleep, while lack of sleep causes migraines. Like the proverbial chicken-and-egg, one might wonder: which came first, the sleep issues or the migraines? Around...
Hearing loss impacts 15% of Americans. For many of them, it touches every aspect of their life, including sleep. However, the relationship between sleep and hearing is complicated. Does hearing loss make it easier or more difficult to sleep...
As the fourth most common neurological disorder, epilepsy affects 3 million Americans. Epilepsy begins in the brain, the same part of your body that controls your sleep. In addition to frequent seizures, people with epilepsy often experience...
Extreme highs, extreme lows, and sleep disorders that go with it are typical for more than 3 million Americans dealing with bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, poor sleep quality makes it difficult to deal with the symptoms of bipolar disorder, and in...
Over 2 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease affecting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves that makes it difficult for the body to move. Because MS itself makes one feel fatigued, it can mask...
Quick Summary Continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy is widely used to alleviate symptoms of sleep apnea, a condition characterized by heavy snoring and temporary loss of breath during the night. Millions of adults have been diagnosed with...
It’s normal to feel a little blue during the winter, when the days are short and the weather is cold. But some people experience something more extreme – a seasonal form of depression that interferes with their mood, weight, energy levels, and sleep...
Quick Overview Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a medical condition that causes temporary loss of breath during sleep and is also linked to heavy snoring. The most common forms of this disorder are obstructive sleep...