Sleep

8. Conclusion

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
The inability to regularly enjoy a good night’s sleep can impact not only your emotional well-being, but your physical health as well. Sleeping too few hours, too many hours, irregular hours, going to sleep too late or too early, or having your sleep frequently interrupted night after night opens the … Read More

7. A Game Plan for Restful, Healthy Sleep

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Sleep hygiene is what sleep specialists call the pattern of good habits that promote healthy sleep. A solid sleep hygiene routine means a consistent sleep schedule. Keep regular hours, even on weekends and vacations, and go to bed at the same time and wake at the same time every day. … Read More

6. Nighttime Sleep Thieves

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Our own everyday lives can disrupt our sleep. Common sleep stealers include traveling across time zones, environmental factors, chronic pain, illnesses and the medications used to treat them, and even retirement can rob of us restful sleep. For these problems, a few simple steps can restore restful sleep. Sleep Phase … Read More

5. Sleep Apnea Affects Your Health

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
With obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) you may awaken suddenly, with a loud gasp for air, because your upper airway is blocked by the collapse of excess soft tissue in the back of the mouth. It’s like trying to drink through a wet paper straw—you keep sucking on it, but nothing … Read More

4. Battling Insomnia

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Although insomnia is a common problem—literally, thousands of people suffer from it—not everyone experiences the same type of insomnia. The National Sleep Foundation identifies two primary categories of insomnia: Short-term (acute) insomnia lasts a few nights and can be caused by worry, stress, grief, or another situation that affects us … Read More

3. Common Sleep Disorders

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are by far the most prevalent sleep disorders, but they’re far from the only ones. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes 78 sleep disorders, which include restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, narcolepsy, and disorders that cause too much sleep (hypersomnia). Sleep … Read More

2. Aging’s Effects on Sleep

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or don’t wake up in the morning feeling refreshed, you’re not alone. As we age, sleep patterns become more fragmented and we wake up more easily—two factors that often prevent us from getting a good seven to nine hours of sleep each … Read More

1. Sleep Is Our Body’s Chance for Routine Maintenance

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Although our conscious mind is closed to the outside world when we sleep, the rest of our body is not at rest. If you think of the body as a machine, sleep puts it in “idle” mode so that repairs can be made. Hundreds of biological processes continue: The heart … Read More

From The Editor

Nov 29, 2018 · · Sleep
Dear Reader: We are delighted you chose to read our special report on improving sleep. This edition includes the latest information on common sleep disturbances and new insights into how to improve sleep, so you can achieve better health. It covers common sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, and discusses … Read More

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