Looking for something you can do to help yourself fall asleep at night? Research has shown that fitting in approximately 20 minutes of aerobic activity a day can greatly improve your quality of sleep. Regular exercise can improve your quality of sleep. One study found that individuals who got 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity [...]
We all love summer with its long days, warm weather and memorable vacations. Many families enjoy the more carefree days and not having to stick to a strict routine. One of the drawbacks, though, is that children’s sleep schedules are often disrupted. Jacksonville Sleep Center, a sleep specialist in Jacksonville, suggests the following tips to [...]
Most people are guilty of occasionally raiding the kitchen in search of late-night snacks or sweets. But when that trip to the pantry starts to become a habit, it may be a sign of a bigger problem such as sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. Science increasingly supports the link between diet and sleep. One [...]
Tossing and turning all night? Sometimes, getting enough sleep is easier said than done. Stress from work, relationship issues, illness and change in routine are just some of the things that can interfere with the quality of your sleep. Fortunately, there are some easy things you can do that will help you get a good [...]
It’s not unusual to have trouble sleeping now and then. Most everyone has experienced a restless night due to stress, illness, jetlag or other factors that may disrupt your regular sleep routine. But when you’re having difficulty sleeping too often, it may be time to consult your doctor. A sleep study may be suggested to [...]
If you’re suffering from a sleep disorder, your doctor may suggest that you undergo a sleep study, or polysomnography. A sleep study is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders by recording your breathing, brain waves, heart rate, oxygen levels, snoring, sleeping position, and muscle activity while asleep. The test may also be recommended if [...]
Are you experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations or loss of muscle control? These are all characteristics of narcolepsy - a chronic neurological disorder that affects one’s control of sleep and wakefulness. People who suffer from this disorder may have sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep in the daytime. The unpredictable bouts of sleep [...]
Is your child snoring? Tossing and turning? Have you noticed long pauses in his or her breathing at night? Your child may be suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleeping disorder where breathing is interrupted repeatedly throughout the night. While this disorder is more common in adults, pediatric sleep apnea affects [...]
Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep? You could be suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome. Also known as RLS, Restless leg syndrome is a neurological condition that causes an irresistible impulse to move one’s legs. It affects about ten percent of adults and two percent of children in the United States. In rare cases [...]
It might seem like you completely shut down when you go to sleep each night, but there’s actually a whole process that your body and brain go through while you get your zzz’s. As you’re sleeping, you normally pass through the four stages of sleep. Stage 1: In this stage, you are in light sleep [...]
