Sleep is a behavioral state that is a natural part of every individual’s life. We spend about one-third of our lives asleep. People generally know little about the importance of this essential activity. Sleep is not just something to fill time when a person is inactive. Sleep is a required activity, not an option. Even though the precise functions of sleep remain a mystery, sleep is important for normal functioning. We all recognize and feel the need to sleep. After sleeping, we recognize changes that have occurred, as we feel rested and more alert. Sleep actually appears to be required for survival.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious. In sleep apnea, an individual's breathing stops or gets very shallow during sleep. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more, which can cause serious physical problems. Learn more...
Top 10 Sleep Myths
This lack of sleep may not make you noticeably sleepy during the day. But even slightly less sleep can affect your ability to think properly and respond quickly, and it can compromise your cardiovascular health and energy balance as well as the ability to fight infections, particularly if lack of sleep continues. Learn more...
Eight Sleep Tips for Every Child
Many children under age five have sleep problems. Sleep issues are complicated and have many causes. Children's sleep problems impact many issues, including dawdling, temper tantrums, hyperactivity, growth and health. Sleep affects everything. Learn more...
Nightmare Remedies: Helping Your Child Tame the Demons of the Night
To help children restore their capacity to sleep and to harness the healing and creative potential of scary dreams, parents should help them break the spell of their nightmares. Learn more...
Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Many people suffer from problems with their sleep. This can be especially true for those who have witnessed or experienced one or more traumatic events such as rape, military combat, natural disasters, beatings, or neighborhood violence. It is well known that a problem with sleep is one of many problems for those with PTSD. Learn more...
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep
Sleep deprivation results in feelings of malaise, poor concentration, and moodiness, and even accidental deaths. Learn more...