Sleep Disorders

Sleep Apnea Is A Sleep Disorder That Can Be Fatal

Sleep Apnea Is A Sleep Disorder That Can Be Fatal

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be fatal. People with sleep apnea will have no problem falling asleep, but once asleep their throat muscles over- relax and they collapse on the airway. This sends a signal to the brain telling it that breathing has temporarily been cut off. Once they have stopped breathing the person wakes up and begins breathing normal again. How can snoring be so bad for... [Read More...]

Sleep Apnea and People Who are at Risk

Sleep Apnea and People Who are at Risk

It is estimated that almost 12 million people in the United States suffer with sleep apnea . Almost half of them have one other thing in common: they are over weight. Due to these findings researchers could not help but link the sleep disorder with obesity or an excessive weight problem. This makes the condition bigger risk factor for any person to develop or suffer from sleep apnea. An Overview When... [Read More...]

Sleep Terror Disorder Is A Frightening Sleep Disorder - Nightmares and Night Terrors

Sleep Terror Disorder Is A Frightening Sleep Disorder - Nightmares and Night Terrors

Two sleep disorders that occur in children are nightmares and night terrors. Most children experience nightmares which are considered part of the normal developmental process. Nightmares can occur as soon as age two. They are most common in children between three and twelve years old. Very few children experience night terrors, as little as 3 percent have them. These sleep disorders can be very frightening... [Read More...]

Nocturnal Eating Syndrome (NES) - A Food Related Sleep Eating Disorder

Nocturnal Eating Syndrome (NES) - A Food Related Sleep Eating Disorder

Nocturnal eating syndrome or NES is a sleep disorder which is not frequently found, but when it does occur, it is more often in women than men. It is a sleep-related food disorder and is also known as a parasomnia as it disrupts a persons sleeping. Nocturnal Eating Syndrome At A Glance Click Here For Melatrol Usually people who have nocturnal eating syndrome are light sleepers. They have compulsive... [Read More...]