Restless leg syndrome has a sleep disorder that involves constant moving of the legs to relieve pain, itchiness, discomfort, tingling, and any other movement that can disrupt your sleep. There are a few documented causes for restless leg syndrome, but did you know one of them is anemia? If you have restless leg syndrome but have not been able to figure out the cause it may be due to anemia. Continue reading to find out how Annie Mia may play a role in your sleep disorder.
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia. It is characterized by progressive dementia and forgetfulness that progresses to an inability to care for oneself. There is currently no cure for this disease, and several older Americans are currently living with it.
There have been several studies that show there is a strong genetic link in the predictive value of getting Alzheimer's. However a new research article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has highlighted a link between Alzheimer's and too much or too little sleep. Continue reading to find out if your sleep habits may be putting you at increased risk.
Chronic pain is a debilitating aspect of life that involves discomfort, inflammation, and other chronic illnesses that impact everyday life. Not only does chronic pain impact daytime function, but also negatively impacts the bodies' ability to go to sleep. Here is some information on what pain is, common sleep disturbances, and some coping strategies to deal with pain in order to sleep better.
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is one of the most common treatments for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that affects 3 to 7% of the population. Positive airway pressure is a way to offset the breathing difficulties that these patients have throughout the night. There are two types of machines that can assist with sleep apnea treatments. One is called a CPAP and the other is called a BiPAP. We are going to talk about the difference between these two and which one to use in which situations.
Periodic limb movement disorder is a rare sleeping disorder that involves random movement of extremities that should be “paralyzed” during deeper levels of sleep. This syndrome is similar to restless leg syndrome (RLS) however it is different because it involves random and periodic movement of all of the limbs and not the tingling sensation of restless leg syndrome. However this can co-occur with restless leg syndrome. Keep reading more to find out more about this rare disorder to see if you struggle from it and what you can do to get the help that you need.
Rumination, the incessant loop of thoughts that refuse to let go, can be a major hindrance throughout the day and especially when it's time to sleep. When your mind is caught up in this cycle, it becomes nearly impossible to shut off and find the restful sleep you deserve. This can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, resulting in a vicious cycle of sleep deprivation. To learn more about the impacts of rumination and how to break free from its grip, continue reading.
If you are a shift worker, or line in a place with an abnormal exposure of light, then blackout curtains may be something you're considering. They block light so you can get sleep whether it's the middle of the day or not. Even though blackout curtains have some great benefits, there are also a couple of cons to be aware of. Continue reading to find out more about blackout curtains.
Menopause is a change that middle-aged women go through where their menstrual cycles stop and their ovaries stop producing eggs. Women, around age 40, will begin to stop producing estrogen and progesterone, a phase called perimenopause. One year after their last menstrual cycle, they officially hit menopause and enter postmenopause. Throughout these three phases, there are abrupt changes in hormones that can negatively impact sleep. Keep reading to find out how sleep can be impacted by menopause.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts one's ability to pay attention, sit still, and control their impulses. This is normal diagnosed in childhood and persists into adulthood. The hyperactivity of ADHD can make sleeping very difficult and can even cause the onset of insomnia. Read below to see how ADHD can cause insomnia, and what are some ways to manage this for better sleep.
Have you noticed that you don't go to sleep at the same time everyday, and that you seem to go to sleep later and later until you've hit a 24-hour sleep delay? This may sound confusing, but imagine one day you go to sleep at 10pm and then the next day at 11pm, and this continues until you find yourself going to sleep at 10pm again.
This is strange, and very abnormal, as our circadian rhythm actually helps us go to sleep at the same time everyday. If you are having trouble going to sleep everyday at the same time, then you may have non-24-hour sleep wake disorder (N24). Continue reading to find out more about it.