Sleep Disturbances

Our articles on sleep disturbance examine the symptoms and conditions that interrupt normal sleep, from insomnia and nighttime movements to breathing problems and unusual sleep behaviors. They explain possible causes, available treatments and when a recurring problem should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

10 Startling Effects of Sleep Deprivation

10 Startling Effects of Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation does more than leave you groggy at breakfast. In controlled studies, even healthy adults develop measurable changes in attention, pain perception, glucose regulation and immune function when sleep is restricted. Some effects appear after one bad night; others accumulate when five- or six-hour nights become routine. “Sleep […]

Sleep sensitivity and how it can shed light on your sleep problems

Sleep sensitivity and how it can shed light on your sleep problems Unfamiliar with the term sleep sensitivity? You’re probably more likely to think in terms of being either a light or heavy sleeper. Today, there is new science that is casting light on this very real characteristic, and demonstrating how measuring it–and understanding it–can

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