In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good restful... Read more
Friends and family often ask me, “How do I know if I have a sleep disorder, and what can I do about it?” I thought that I would review some of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and how you should prepare yourself to visit your doctor to present your sleep problems.
Typically, a sign that you have a sleep disorder is if you have... Read more
In the last blog we starting discussing nighttime measures that are compatible with a good night sleep. Many people don’t realize that their actions during the day may very well affect their nighttime sleep, so we will cover some commonsense suggestions of what we can do during the day to make our sleep more restful at night.
Get some early... Read more
The New York Times reported on August 31 that the air traffic controller involved in the tragic Comair flight, which killed 49 people, was working on only two hours of sleep. This brings to mind an important, but little recognized sleep disorder known as shift work sleep disorder. With the invention of electricity, modern society has become a... Read more
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