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8 types of common sleep disorders

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Key Takeaways More than 50 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Insomnia is the ...
Getting quality sleep and enough of it is essential for mental and physical health. If you've ever had a bad night's sleep, then you know how much it can affect your entire day. If this becomes a ...
The most common and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy, administered via a machine that delivers a steady stream of ...
There's nothing like a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, far too many Americans don’t get one on a regular basis. Sleep disorders have risen to widespread proportions in the U.S., and they go beyond ...
Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...
SEATTLE — It’s easy for some to get a good night’s sleep, but for many others, it can be a nightly challenge. The Sleep Medicine program at Overlake Medical Center provides services and treatments for ...
Many are familiar with CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea, but fewer realize an oral appliance is an effective alternative. So how do you know if you’re a good candidate?
A huge new international study has uncovered, for the first time, a weekly rhythm disturbance in one of the world’s most common but under-diagnosed sleep disorders – and it’s not good news for your ...