Narcolepsy affects a few million people worldwide, and is a serious disorder. It generally involves excessive daytime sleepiness, and can heavily disrupt a person’s life. For those suffering from narcolepsy, what are the common diagnosis and treatment options?
Too little sleep early on in life results in higher risk of obesity in children, so says a university study. A study conducted by the University of California and University of Washington looked at 1930 children aged 0 to 13 years old twice, first in 1997, and again in 2002. Apparently, the study suggests there [...]
In addition to those foods that can help you sleep, there are foods that will keep you awake if you eat them near your bedtime. Have you ever eaten or drunk anything that prevented you from sleeping or woke you up in the middle of the night? On the other hand, these foods are also [...]
Do you take naps during the day? Due to the nature of my current job, I’m now able to squeeze in some nap time during the day when I feel drowsy or tired. And napping really helps me to feel more rejuvenated afterwards. The importance of napping can’t be overstated enough; I think napping is [...]
Sleep eye masks (or eye shades) are soft types of shades that are pulled over the eyes to block out light, and in my experience, are useful to induce and maintain sleep. They prove their worth when you are trying to get some sleep during the day, or when there is bright lighting overhead, such [...]
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