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Sleep Disorders Symptom Information

Sleep Disorders

Studies show that lack of sleep leads to decreased function in the daytime, including lack of concentration, irritability, and a weaker immune system. For women undergoing menopause, this can be even more devastating as they are dealing with shifting hormone levels, which are often the root of their sleep problems, as well as all the stresses of adult life.

Fortunately, sleep disorders can be managed and even treated. Keep reading to learn all about sleep disorders: what they are, what causes them, who is at risk, and how to treat them.

About Sleep Disorders
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Night’s Sleep

Children’s Sleep Requirements and the Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep

New York (Jan 24, 2010)

Sleep deprivation has become a pervasive health problem in the United States, for children as well as adults. According to pediatric sleep specialist Carin I. Lamm, MD, Director of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, many children and teenagers do not get the required number of hours they need for a number of behavioral reasons, including:

  • late bedtime
  • amount of homework
  • after-school activities
  • distractions before sleep (i.e., TV, computer, telephone)

Types of Sleep Disorders
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Sleep Center

Sleep Center Sleep Center

Individuals experiencing difficulties falling asleep at night, staying asleep or even staying awake during the daytime should consider enlisting the help of a sleep center in their area. Such challenges are becoming increasingly common, and may significantly impair one’s ability to maintain wakefulness during the day or even control over breathing during sleep, which can lead to serious complications. According to the Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, one out of four adults suffers from a sleep disorder. Thus sleep related illnesses and sleep disorders are unfortunately present in many unsuspecting adults, further contributing to the trend of individuals seeking diagnosis at a sleep medicine facility.

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