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Weekly Article This week's article is about Sleep Apnea. We will talk all about the sleep disorder and some great info about how to help cope. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-apnea
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Insomia
Insomnia We've talked about insomnia over the past couple of days. Many times people will go undiagnosed with a sleep disorder, feeling that they're just a light sleeper, or that they just don't need a lot of sleep to function. The truth is that you do need sleep. Your body cannot function correctly without enough sleep and it is very rare for a person to actually need under 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Many common signs of insomnia are Fatigue Problems with attention, concentration or memory (cognitive impairment) Poor performance at school or work Moodiness or irritability Daytime sleepiness Impulsiveness or aggression Lack of energy or motivation Errors or accidents Concern or frustration about your sleep If you are suffering from any of these symptoms you should consider speaking with a sleep specialist. Insomnia or Not? How do you know if it's insomnia keeping you up? Sometimes it's not a disorder at all that keeps yo...
Why Can't You Sleep?
Can't get to sleep? Ask yourself a few questions the next time you can't get to sleep. 1) Did you check your phone right before bed? 2) Are you going to bed at different times every night? Where you in bed by 11 last night and trying to get into bed at 9 tonight? 3) Did you have that super yummy coffee on your lunch break? Or even later? 4) Is your bed comfortable? 5) Are you hot? Or is there a ton of light in your room? Any of these factors can lead to struggling with falling asleep. Make sure to avoid screens about an hour before bed, get to sleep at the same time each night, skip that coffee in the afternoon, and make your room super comfortable!
Your Body's Natural Clock
Your body's natural clock In our last blog , we discussed jet lag and the effects of travel on our body's natural "clock". Let's learn more about that natural clock and how it effects our sleep. What is our natural clock? Our body's natural Circadian Biological Clock regulates the timing of periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day. Your body's circadian rhythm dips and rises throughout the day. Adults usually experience the largest dips during early morning times around 2 to 4 am and afternoon. Making sure that you have had plenty of rest will help you to avoid a serious dip in the afternoon that can leave you feeling drowsy at work. Changes to your natural clock You may notice that your teen seems to suddenly be sleeping in and staying up late. This is due to changes in their circadian rhythm. Many teens experience a delay in their sleeping phases and suddenly they are struggling ...