Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder and occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It affects between 20 and 40 percent of adults, can contribute to many diseases and can lead to serious outcomes, including the following: Cardiovascular diseases Increased insulin resistance in the body, making diabetes more difficult to control […]
How much sleep do adults need? Children? Teens? On average, adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night. Compare this to newborns who need roughly 18 hours of sleep. As you age, the amount of sleep needed decreases. Fact or Fiction: You can make up for lost sleep. FACT. Many people work […]
Getting adjusted to shifts in sleep patterns isn’t easy – particularly when they’re forced upon us like they were this weekend with the switch to Daylight Savings Time. While most of us are probably enjoying the extra hour of daylight every evening, our bodies may have trouble adjusting to the time change. That’s why we’ve […]
This is National Sleep Awareness Week, and this year’s theme “Begin with Sleep” highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their goals. Below, we share some signs that you may be sleep deprived. 8 Signs You May Be Sleep Deprived #1 – You have trouble remembering things. When your body […]
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