by webmaster | Jun 12, 2013 | Featured, Neurological Disorders
Several recent studies have shown a very high incidence of sleep apnea in anxiety disorders. These include disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sleep apnea...
by webmaster | May 14, 2013 | Neurological Disorders
It is well-known that people with Alzheimer’s have difficulty with sleep. One of the areas the disease attacks is the sleep/wake center of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This results in severe problems with the timing of falling asleep and waking up –...
by webmaster | Jan 11, 2013 | Neurological Disorders
Most recently, there have been two studies that show a link between Sleep Apnea and Cancer. In a study, performed in Wisconsin, people with severe Sleep Apnea were found to have a 5 times higher chance of dying from cancer when followed over a 20 year period. A second...
by webmaster | Dec 5, 2012 | Neurological Disorders
There is a sleep disorder characterized by people acting out their dreams known as Rem Behavior Disorder (RBD). Typically, the dreams that are being acted out are violent in nature. Interestingly, these patients are usually very nonviolent. Having this disorder can...
by webmaster | Dec 5, 2012 | Neurological Disorders
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder. It occurs between 3 and 15% of the population. It is more common in women and increases with age. However, it can occur in children and has been mistaken for “growing pains” in the past. RLS is characterized by an...
by webmaster | Dec 5, 2012 | Neurological Disorders
Most people do not realize the effect of sleep on breathing at night. People with breathing disorders such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, may have borderline normal levels of oxygen during the day, however, with the onset of...
