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What Is Insomnia? Symptoms, Treatment, and Sleep-Saving Tips

Sep 19, 2017 · Jay Roland · Sleep

What does insomnia mean? You might picture someone tossing and turning in bed, trying to get comfortable and relaxed enough to fall asleep. Or maybe you see a vision of yourself just lying awake in bed, feeling tired, but not enough to drift off to sleep. But what is insomnia … Read More

What Causes Snoring? It Could Be a Condition That Harms the Heart

Jun 16, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Sleep

Snoring can be annoying for your partner, and a sign of a potentially serious medical problem for you. What causes snoring is the vibration of tissue in your airways that is made worse because of blockage in or a narrowing of the airways. It's more than just an annoying noise. It can be … Read More

Sleep Deprivation & Four Other Common Sleep Disorders to Know

Jun 16, 2017 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Sleep

An estimated 40 million Americans—many of them seniors—suffer from long-term sleep disorders that result in sleep deprivation. And because poor sleep takes a heavy toll on the brain, detecting and treating sleep disorders is especially important for those of us who worry about maintaining mental acuity as we age. Researchers … Read More

Think Natural: Cures for Insomnia

Jun 12, 2017 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Sleep

Are you among those who count sheep until the wee hours of the morning, trying unsuccessfully to drift off to sleep? You’re not alone. Insomnia affects about 30 percent of the general population and almost half of adults over age 60. Fortunately, there are a number of natural cures for … Read More

Snoring Aids That Work: These Tips May Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Mar 24, 2017 · Jay Roland · Sleep

If you’re trying to figure out how to stop snoring, you have a wide range of possible solutions awaiting you. Sometimes altering your lifestyle is in order (see sidebar below); weight loss or avoiding alcohol too close to bedtime may be enough to quiet your slumber. Or you may need … Read More

Should You Have Sleep Apnea Surgery?

Mar 22, 2017 · Jay Roland · Sleep

Can sleep apnea be cured? Yes, and an operation—sleep apnea surgery—may your best bet to overcome this serious sleep disorder. The type of procedure will depend on the specific physical characteristics of your mouth, throat or sinuses. No matter what treatment is decided upon, addressing the problem is essential. Sleep … Read More

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: What Does It Mean?

Mar 20, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Sleep

If you have periodic limb movement disorder, your legs and arms may move around from a few times to close to 1,000 times while you’re asleep. These movement episodes can be as brief as a fraction of a second or last as long as five seconds. And they frequently recur … Read More

What Causes Sleepwalking? Triggers, Treatment, and Safety Tips

Mar 15, 2017 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Sleep

If you’re a fan of TV sitcoms, you’ve probably seen an episode (or two) where a main character gets out of bed in the middle of the night, walks in a stupor to the kitchen, and makes a midnight snack without even opening his (or her) eyes. While such a … Read More

Sleep Apnea Symptoms: How a Sleep Study Test Can Help

Mar 8, 2017 · Jay Roland · Sleep

If you recall waking up as a child and hearing one of your parents snoring on the other side of the house, you’d be justified wondering whether you were hearing sleep apnea symptoms. In fact, your snoring parent may never have pursued a formal diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). … Read More

When Sleeping, Apnea Poses Serious Heart Risks

Feb 27, 2017 · Jay Roland · Sleep

Snoring while you sleep may be doing much more than keeping your partner awake. It could be alerting you or anyone within earshot that you may have a potentially serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A temporary pause in breathing while you’re sleeping, apnea may occur a few times … Read More

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