Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on a person’s health. It can affect a person physically and mentally. It will affect your ability to think, deal with stress, and keep your immune system healthy. Concentration can drop and memory can become impaired from long term sleep deprivation. Problem solving skills are disabled and decision making… Read More »
Your internal clock, or circadian rhythm, is closely connected to many forms of insomnia. Contrary to popular belief, circadian rhythm has more to do with the levels of light than the time of day. This internal clock is what tells us when to go to sleep, and when to wake up in thew morning. The… Read More »
When a person suffers from sleep deprivation, it is certain that their waking state will be affected. The disappointing fact about sleep disorders is that most people have suffered from it at least at one point in their lives. Though there are sleep disorders that are transient, some are actually stricken with the affliction for… Read More »
One of the most common sleep disorders in the world is sleep apnea, affecting millions of people each year. Sleep apnea occurs when a person stops breathing while they are asleep, for at least 10 seconds according to many medical journals. This can happen multiple times during the night, sometimes resulting in the person awakening… Read More »
This isn’t going to surprise any midlife man (which, coincidentally, just happens to be the name of that great book penned by me, and which makes such a great Christmas, Easter, Passover, Purim, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, and birthday gift), or his partner, but sleep in middle age ain’t what it used to be. Now… Read More »
There are many medical problems associated with sleep apnea as well as some psychological ones. If the normal, constant flow of oxygen is interrupted during sleep, the brain is deprived of this essential element and it can cause crippling effects. Recognizing and understanding the psychological symptoms that can occur can lead to treatment and relief.… Read More »
Sleep apnea can cause a variety of medical problems, but it’s also been shown to result in psychological ones as well. When the normal and continuous flow of oxygen is interrupted during sleep, the brain is deprived of this vital element and the person can experience debilitating effects. Understanding this condition and recognizing the psychological… Read More »