Parasomnia describes any unusual activity that happens right before you sleep, during sleep, and in the moments between sleep and wakefulness. According to the Sleep Foundation, parasomnia often affects children more than adults, though it can affect people of all ages. Parasomnias can describe a number of unusual sleep anomalies, including sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep …
Teenagers are not known for their healthy sleep schedules. But a global pandemic has heightened stress levels, altered learning environments, and challenged teenagers on a social level, as well. These factors combine to make for unhealthy sleep schedules that could leave your teen awake until the early morning hours and asleep until the afternoon. Not …
Microsleep is exactly what it sounds like: periods of sleep that last only a few seconds. These short bursts of sleep can happen at any time. You could experience microsleep when you’re at work, driving your car, sitting in class, or watching your kids.It’s not just an innocent nap; it can be a symptom of a …
Following a regular bedtime routine is one of the most beneficial things you can do for a good night’s sleep. You might take a shower, brush your teeth, and settle in with a good book before falling asleep. But did you know that some foods are better to eat before bedtime than others? Specialists say …
The bulk of muscle-building happens at the gym, right? This is not correct. It turns out; your body needs long, deep sleep after a workout session to maximize muscle building.When you lift weights, go for a run, or do some squats, you are breaking down your muscles. When we sleep, our body builds them back …
The amount of sleep you get each night has a significant impact on your stress levels during the day. According to the American Psychological Association, the average American adult only gets 6.7 hours of sleep per night, which is considerably below the recommended 8-9 hours. But one APA study from 2013 argues that, if Americans …
Deep sleep is the one stage of rest that people need to wake up in the morning feeling well-rested and refreshed. It’s one of the many stages of sleep that we unconsciously experience each night. It is during deep sleep that our neocortical neurons can finally get some rest, allowing them to recharge for the next day …
Sleep is a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle. But because of the stresses and demands of modern life, people sometimes see sleep as non-essential. This spurred healthcare professionals who specialize in sleep medicine and research to establish World Sleep Day, an annual event that celebrates and emphasizes the importance of sleep in a society …
Getting enough sleep at night isn’t only important for feeling productive and clear-headed during the day. There is also a link between sleep and your immune system, according to Diwakar Balachandran, MD, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Balachandran says studies show that sleep deprivation …
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