A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. The disorder, known as REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD in the medical field, affects […]
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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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Traveling during the holidays can be fun but the one downfall of long-distance travel is jet lag. Here’s a look at why we experience jet lag plus a few tips to help prevent and manage jet lag this holiday season.
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While daydreaming is often harmless, maladaptive daydreaming can have a hugely negative impact on a person’s life. To learn more about this condition, here’s a look into what maladaptive dreaming is, the symptoms, causes, and potential treatment options…
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Light therapy is most often used to help treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) but it turns out it may benefit a bunch of other conditions too. Here’s a closer look at all the amazing benefits light therapy has to offer!
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