Question:I am a parent of a teenager. What are some signs that I should be aware of to determine if my teen has a sleep disorder? Answer:This is a very important question and it provides a good opportunity to address sleep in adolescents. I will review some common sleep problems that occur particularly in teens, and hope that this will give... Read more
In our last blog we touched upon the problem of shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) and discussed some of the social and health-related issues that can occur. This time I would like to focus on techniques that may help those who have to work shifts deal with the demands of their jobs. Clearly, some of these suggestions will not be appropriate for... Read more
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I am 25 years old and have had problems sleeping as long as I can remember. I no longer have problems falling asleep, however when I sleep I have very vivid dreams, sometimes nightmares and even worse, sometimes bloody/gory nightmares. I try to watch what I eat/drink/watch/read before bed, and it makes no difference. I always remember... Read more
How it Effects Sleeping PatternsIt’s summer time! Kids home from school, warm weather, a great time to take a trip. With this in mind, I think now is a good time to cover the topic of jet lag. I will touch upon three areas regarding jet lag: What is jet let and why does it happen Prevention Medications and supplements you should know about... Read more
I’m 22 and recently, I have been having a sleeping problem. Sometimes when I’m sleeping, my mind wakes up, and I am aware that I am awake and no longer dreaming. However, my body thinks the opposite, and I am unable to move any parts of my body. I feel paralyzed, and it takes me a while to actually physically move. When I’m in this state of... Read more
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