There are more than 50 sleep disorders classified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). A sleep disorder can severely impact a person's daily life. A sleep specialist can connect each of ...
Past age 50, men are much more likely to have REM sleep behavior disorder than women. Jose Luis Pelaez/Stone via Getty Images Every night, you go through four to five sleep cycles. Each cycle, lasting ...
In the quest for a restful night, we often overlook the myriad of sleep disorders that can drastically affect our lives. From the more commonly known conditions like sleep deprivation, restless legs ...
Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24SWD) occurs when your sleep-wake cycle gradually shifts out of sync with the 24-hour day. It affects about half of blind people, but it can also affect those with ...
A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...