Question: I get tons of sleep a night - at least 8 hours - but I still feel like I need a nap around 1 or 2 pm each day. Is this normal? Is there something I could be doing to avoid this early-afternoon energy crash? Dr. Blaivas: Thanks for your interesting question. I covered many pertinent issues in regard to... Read more
There are many other medications that are used for the treatment of insomnia, as well as a number of both over-the-counter (OTC) and herbal remedies that are available and are in frequent use. The most common OTC medication used as a sleep aid is antihistamines. Usually used for cold or allergy symptoms, these medications can cause... 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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