Bed-wetting or enuresis is an embarrassing and uncomfortable problem for children. It's considered normal up to and including the age of four. It's when it continues into school age and even adulthood that the embarrassment and discomfort escalates.
Bed-wetting may occur every night, a few nights a week or even only occasionally. It... Read more
Many things make a difference to how long and how well we sleep. Sleep disorders (sleep apnea, insomnia,) stress, poor sleep hygiene, or just a bedroom that's too hot, too cold or too light - any of these things can disrupt your sleep. Now Statistics Canada has released new research that shows that employment and lifestyle have a direct effect on... Read more
After watching a football game, it's hard to believe that any of these big, tough men might be seriously ill. Injured, maybe. But sick? No way!
But, according to a recent study by New England Journal of Medicine, this might well be the case. Sleep apnea affects about 4% of the general population. However, when football players... Read more
Sleep deprivation can undermine all areas of your physical and mental health. It weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to diseases and disorders like diabetes, cancer and even the common cold.
It is not uncommon for people who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep disorders - sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, etc. ... Read more
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