An article appearing in the current issue of Brain, the Oxford Journal of Neurology, reveals that researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found a correlation between REM behavior disorder and Parkinson's or Lewy body dementia.
REM (rapid eye movement) sleep occurs in brief spurts of increased activity in the brain and is considered the dreaming stage of sleep. While in REM sleep, the eyes can be seen moving rapidly beneath the eyelids. Most dreaming occurs during REM and the body is...
Experts have told us that chronic loss of sleep can increase risk of heart disease, weight gain, poor performance, diabetes and other... Read more »
Remember when you were a kid growing up, and sleep was as easy as 1-2-3? One, you took a bath. Two, Mom read you a story and kissed you... Read more »
Sleep apnea is a dangerous and growing problem in the U.S. It is also inextricably related to the epidemic of obesity. Simply put, sleep... Read more »
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity... Read more »
Your body is the crème dela crème of pharmacies. Forget Ambien or any sleep medication drugs you have seen advertised, if you want to... Read more »
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PreventionThe following can help prevent many sleep disorders.Regular sleep habits (such as going to bed and waking at the same time every day)A... Read more »
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread pain, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. Because much of the pain and... Read more »
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Sleep Disorders vary in nature and degree. The three major sleep disorders are dyssomnias (insomnia), hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness)... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
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PreventionAvoiding as many causes of sleep disruption as possible and getting regular exercise may help control sleep problems.ReferencesJuergens TM,... Read more »
Losing belly fat boosts sleep Losing weight, and more specifically belly fat, can improve the quality of sleep for people who are obese or overweight. A recent study found that weight loss due to diet and a combination of diet and exercise...
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