Sleep-wake disorder

What are Sleep-Wake Disorders? Sleep-wake disorders are conditions that affect your sleep quality, the duration of sleep, and the amount of sleep you get each night. Sleep-wake disorders can contribute to or be a symptom of other medical conditions. Sleep disorders may also affect your ability to function while you’re awake. The most common sleep-wake […]

Circadian Rhythm Disorder / Jet Lag

What are Circadian Rhythm Disorders? Individuals who suffer from a circadian rhythm disorder may experience frequent sleep interruptions. Your body’s internal clock is set by light, specifically the brightness and type of light, the amount of time exposed to light, and when you are exposed. Other factors include melatonin levels, physical activity, and social behaviors. […]

Narcolepsy

What is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. The main features of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy, or loss of voluntary muscle control. The disease is often associated with sudden sleep attacks, cataplexy, insomnia, dream-like hallucinations, and a condition called sleep paralysis. Narcolepsy is […]

Hypersomnia

Do you often feel incredibly exhausted during the day? Do you sometimes have trouble staying awake even when you’re sitting still? If so, you may suffer from hypersomnia, which affects your work, social, and love life. While many things can cause hypersomnia, it’s often related to other sleep disorders like narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea. The symptoms […]

Insomnia

What is Insomnia? Insomnia disorder is a common sleep disorder where you often have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or going back to sleep if you awaken. Those with insomnia typically feel tired and have low energy when they are awake, as a result of sleep deprivation. Sleep disturbance affects your body’s overall health. If […]