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posted 11/16/2008, comments (0)

Sleepiness vs Tiredness vs Fatigue

Classic Triad of Sleepiness, Tiredness, and Fatigue Symptoms These symptoms are the three most common reported by sleep patients. After all, if your sleep is of a poor quality, you should expect some problems during the day with too much sleepiness, tiredness or fatigue. Remarkably, many sleep patients do not appreciate the distinctions between... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (2)

Sleep Apnea Linked to Specific Body Type

Sleep apnea is often present in people with a certain body type, those with short, thick necks. A propensity for obesity is also often present. If a child inherits these characteristics, of course there is a possibility of getting apnea. The most common age for this is from two to six years but it does continue through or strike children... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/12/2008, comments (0)

Eating Disorders Linked to Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscular control when in an emotional state (cataplexy), nightmares and hallucinations. A recent study conducted by the Netherlands' Radboud University, headed by Hal Droogleever Fortuyn, shows that victims of narcolepsy also often suffer... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/11/2007, comments (0)

Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping them and their partners awake. It can even lead to sleep deprivation. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of restless legs syndrome? The itching, burning sensation on the limbs and the endless need to move them as the sufferer... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/11/2006, comments (2)

How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder?

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 Chevron

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