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Your Heart and Sleep Apnea
It is a common misconception to view sleep apnea as a disease of obese men that leaves them sleepy. In fact, sleep apnea is a pervasive disorder that results in the dysfunction of many organ systems in our body. This association appears to be plainly obvious when it...
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Childhood Sleep Problems
Childhood insomnia is estimated to occur in 20 to 30% of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. If untreated, approximately 80% will continue to experience problems with falling or staying asleep when followed three years later. It not only results in significant...
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The PTSD and Sleep Apnea Connection
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...
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ADHD-The Sleep Connection
There has been an astounding increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). In one study, the increase approached 800% in the past decade over the last. Is there something driving this or are we making the...
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Learning While Asleep
Recently I was asked by a friend’s son if it were possible to learn while asleep. He had read about sleep helping with memory and wondered if he could tape some of his lectures and listen to them while asleep. I told him that is an interesting idea but that it does...
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ADHD-The Sleep Connection
There has been an astounding increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). In one study, the increase approached 800% in the past decade over the last. Is there something driving this or are we making the diagnosis...
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