Category Archives: Sleep Disorders

Somnambulism: Demystified

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Steve A.

Sleep Walking FAQ Somnambulism is more popularly known as sleep walking, and is a kind of parasomniac sleep disorder. Though people tend to describe it as sleep walking; somnambulism could involve many other activities during sleep, other than walking. Causes … Continue reading →

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Can You Sleep Too Much?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Steve A.

In a word, yes! Also known as hypersomnia, oversleeping can have negative effects on your life and your health. WebMD.com, in fact, states that hypersomnia has been linked to “a host of medical problems, including diabetes and heart disease” Th

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Are You Sleep Deprived?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Steve A.

You may be sleep deprived and not even know it. According to MSN Health, five little-known sleep deprivation effects and signs are: 1) “You’re flummoxed by even simple decisions. When you’re tired, you’re less able

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Overcoming Jet Lag

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve A.

If you’ve ever traveled cross country – or across an ocean – landing in a time zone that’s at least four hours different from your own, you’ve more than likely experienced your share of jet lag symptoms. According to the … Continue reading →

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Sleep and Teeth Grinding

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Steve A.

If you grind your teeth at night while sleeping, you’re not alone — WebMD.com reports that “most people” grind their teeth during sleep at some point or another in their life. Physicians and experts even have a name for this: … Continue reading →

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