Are you constantly feeling tired and exhausted, even after getting a good night’s sleep? If so, you might be dealing with idiopathic hypersomnia. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and long periods of nighttime sleep. Idiopathic hypersomnia can cause a range of symptoms that can get in the way of […]
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What is snoring, really, other than a loud noise, and why do some people snore while others don’t? We’ll answer that and more in this article!
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Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder in which the individual fails to synchronize to a 24-hour day. Instead of a regular sleep schedule, they’ll find their sleep time gradually delays by minutes to hours every day. Here’s what you need to know about non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.
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During normal REM sleep the body’s muscles goes into a temporary paralysis while the brain is dreaming, but for people with REM sleep behavior disorder, paralysis doesn’t occur. Instead their body and voice will act out their dreams while they remain asleep.
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Parasomnias are disruptive sleep-related disorders that may involve abnormal movements, talking, emotions or actions while sleeping. Follow along for everything you should know about parasomnias including the types, symptoms, causes, and different methods of treatment.
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Quando você sente que suas pernas querem fazer suas próprias coisas, especialmente quando você está cuidando de seus próprios negócios no sofá ou mesmo tentando adormecer na cama, provavelmente é a síndrome das pernas inquietas (SPI). Na verdade, trata-se de um “distúrbio neurológico do sono e do movimento” que causa sensações desconfortáveis nas pernas que […]
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