insomnia

Sleepiness After Waking Up – Causes and Disorders

Sleepiness and tiredness are two feelings that we often refer to interchangeably. However, there is a difference. We all experience that sleepy feeling as night approaches. This is due to our biological clock that increases sleep hormones when it is time to rest. It correlates with a tired feeling which also tends to arise >> Read More ...

Late Night Dizziness – Causes and Other Symptoms

It is normal to feel sleepy at night, particularly around the scheduled bedtime. However, there are instances where a person may feel dizzy especially in the evening and more so if they are awake past their bedtime. While dizziness can be due to a host of dietary and medical conditions, there are also other factors that >> Read More ...

Sleepless Night (Insomnia) Causes, Effects, Remedies, Treatment

Most people will experience some degree of insomnia every now and then. According to estimates, over 3 in 10 American adults report experience a problem with sleeping every years. For 1  in 10 adults in the United States, insomnia is a chronic problem. There are many reasons why the odd sleepless night may occur. It can >> Read More ...

7 Signs of Lack of Sleep and When Is Sleep Not Enough

We all experience lack of sleep at some point in our lives. For some people, it is an almost daily occurrence caused by long working hours, a crying baby or environmental disturbances. In these cases the lack of sleep is due to external factors. However, there are times where lack of sleep occurs for no clearly >> Read More ...

10 Signs of Sleep Apnea (Breathing Stops When Sleeping)

Sleep apnea is a growing problem globally and the more common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is closely associated with obesity. It is estimated to affect about 2% of women and 4% of men in the United States. Collectively the different types of sleep apnea are believed to affect as many as 20 million Americans. >> Read More ...

9 Dangers of Insomnia and Health Risks of Too Little Sleep

The importance of sufficient sleep on a daily basis is well known even without the medical science to prove it. We all know how too little sleep can affect our mental, emotional and physical health. Even insufficient sleep on a single night can have pronounced effects by the next days. However, some of these effects can be >> Read More ...

5 Signs of Insomnia (Sleep Problems)

About 1 in 3 American adults have experienced sleep-related problems iin the past year and about 10% of the U.S. population have chronic or severe insomnia. It often remains untreated for long periods of time and insomnia can be serious. Insomnia can impact on work functions, daily chores, child rearing and even >> Read More ...

How To Stay Awake Tips for Day and Night

Sleep is a natural process that is necessary for the body to function at its optimum. However, at times it can be an inconvenience and a person may feel sleepy but needs to stay awake for various reasons. There are various short term solutions but it is important to bear in mind that this does not negate the need for >> Read More ...

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

We all sometimes feel sleepy during the day especially in the late afternoon as we wind up a tiring day at work. Even intense boredom can cause sleepiness as does long hours of studying. These episodes of daytime sleepiness are not common and not abnormal. It happens every now and then and is usually a result of the >> Read More ...

Insufficient Sleep Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, Treatment

How do you know when you are not getting enough sleep? It is not always as obvious as you may think. People with sleep-related problems who are experiencing significantly reduced sleeping hours are well aware that the sleep is insufficient. TBut for many people who do not suffer with an obvious sleep disorder the question >> Read More ...
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