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Sleep IssuesLisa DriscollJune 2, 2023

Common Adult Sleep Disorders

Sleep IssuesLisa DriscollJune 2, 2023

All parents know that sleep plays a critical role in their child’s behavior. If you’ve noticed your child seems irritable, depressed, is having difficulty concentrating, experiencing night terrors, or even snoring frequently, a sleep disorder might be to blame. If that seems far-fetched to you, it’s not. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 25-50 percent of children and 40 percent of adolescents are affected by sleep problems.

Recovering from Sleep Debt

Chronic sleep deprivation can not only negatively impact your ability to perform daily tasks, but also contribute to poor motor and cognitive skills and increased risk while driving or operating machinery. Here are some ways to pay back your sleep debt.

About Sleep, Sleep IssuesCheryl BallMay 11, 2016

Are you experiencing sleep issues?

Sleep disorders affect us in every way, from our emotional health to our physical health. They can deprive us of much needed rest, negatively impact our work and home life and increase our risks of developing chronic diseases.

Sleep IssuesCheryl BallJanuary 27, 2016

Understanding Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy can be an effective sleep solution for some people who struggle with sleep-disordered breathing.

Sleep Health, Sleep IssuesCheryl BallJanuary 15, 2016

Is your bed partner at risk for sleep issues?

According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 37 million Americans are affected by disruptive snoring on a regular basis. Loud snoring can cause disruptions not only to the person who snores but also to their bed partner.

Sleep IssuesCheryl BallJanuary 13, 2016

Sleepwalking and Pain

Have you ever woken up in front of the refrigerator and wondered how you got there? Or perhaps you’ve witnessed a child or bed partner walking around in a daze? This mysterious behavior is known as sleepwalking.

Parasomnias, Sleep IssuesCheryl BallDecember 18, 2015

Are you ‘Beyond Tired’ today?

The National Sleep Foundation recently launched a new campaign to address sleep disorders affecting more than 40 million Americans every day. The campaign, called ‘Beyond Tired,’ follows the stories of four individuals suffering from sleep issues, including insomnia.

Parasomnias, Sleep IssuesCheryl BallNovember 10, 2015

Later Bedtimes Linked to Larger BMI

Weight management is a growing concern for many Americans, but sometimes, even with regular exercise and dieting, weight loss can seem near impossible. According to a recent study, weight gain in adulthood can be linked to bad sleeping habits during adolescent years.

Sleep Medicine Articles, Sleep Issues, Sleep and Your Health, PediatricsCheryl BallOctober 27, 2015

Feeling “slangry?” Lack of sleep causes irritabilitY

Has anyone ever told you that might have woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Regardless of which side of the bed you sleep on, the way you feel emotionally after you wake up can be significantly linked to your sleep.

Sleep Health, Sleep Medicine Articles, Sleep IssuesCheryl BallOctober 23, 2015

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