Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling like you didn’t get any sleep at all? The overwhelming feelings of grogginess, heavy eyelids, and unyielding frustration that hit you as soon as you awake from the disappointing experience you thought was sleep? If you have, then you’ve experienced what professionals refer to as sleep [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis is essential to every person’s mental and physical health, as well as their daily productivity. Sleep latency is one of the key elements in determining your overall sleep efficiency, but it can also serve as one of the chief indicators of a possible sleep disorder. Here [...]
When was the last time you had to pull an all-nighter? Maybe it was several years ago when you had to stay up late to cram for an important exam, or that one time you decided to go to the after-party with your friends. Perhaps you decided to burn the midnight oil in order to [...]
Have you ever felt extremely tired after eating sugar? Maybe it was a rich dessert you enjoyed after dinner, or a late-night snack to help you forget the stressful day you had to endure. We’ve all been there. However, with Halloween right around the corner, we decided to take a moment to talk about some [...]
Waking up in the middle of the night can be terrible if you do not know the root cause. In this case, it would be snoring, but at least you know what is happening. Now the causes of snoring can be pretty abundant. Snoring in itself is considered harmless, but it can be an effect [...]
The scene after Thanksgiving dinner where everyone is passed out after eating is a very common and relatable situation. There is so much time in the day that is wasted due to fatigue after eating. Most people know that you can get tired after eating, but some people don't know why you fall asleep after [...]
It is no secret that sleep is very important, for example, we spend around one-third of our life asleep. We should try to make that one-third of our lives as enjoyable as possible. Some people try to mix their sleeping habits with their awake habits and always fall asleep when watching TV. There are usually [...]
Energetic children can be a distraction for everyone in the house when it is time for bed. Too much energy means less sleep, which leads to the kids being tired and not functioning properly. Setting up a proper back-to-school sleep schedule is very important. Knowing important tips might even help you learn how to fix [...]
What is REM Sleep Behavior Disorder? Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder is a relatively rare condition. There is no hardened cure for this, but Dr. Nassar and Dr. Festic of the Jacksonville Sleep Center are very well trained and can help you manage the disorder. REM sleep accounts for roughly the last 20 [...]
Many people struggle with grogginess or drowsiness throughout their day. There are several factors that can play a part in this. They range from mental to physical issues that can cause exhaustion. Issues like liver disease, lung disease, chronic kidney disease, bacterial infections, and depression are some examples. Sometimes the body, due to lack of [...]
