Causes of Sleep Deprivation
On this page, learn about sleep deprivation including its causes, symptoms and the dangers of getting too little sleep.
Holiday Stress
Americans, as a whole, are stressed out bunch of people at the best of times. Add to that the extra stress of the Terrorist attacks and natural disasters, and you have those people treading very close to the overstressed level.
Americans, as a whole, are stressed out bunch of people at the best of times. Add to that the extra stress of the Terrorist attacks and natural disasters, and you have those people treading very close to the overstressed level.
Depression and Sleep
Depression can cause sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can cause depression.
Depression can cause sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can cause depression.
Better Sleep Series #4
Stress, anxiety, even, at times, anticipation, can all disrupt your sleep. Have you ever tossed and turned, trying to get to sleep, unable to turn off the worries and anxieties that nibbled at your mind? Stress can undermine your health as well as your sleep.
Stress, anxiety, even, at times, anticipation, can all disrupt your sleep. Have you ever tossed and turned, trying to get to sleep, unable to turn off the worries and anxieties that nibbled at your mind? Stress can undermine your health as well as your sleep.
Auto Insurer Fights Drowsy Driving
SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) has said it will give $188,000 dollars to the Sleep Disorders Center at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The money will be used to further research and treatment of various sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. This donation will allow the center to treat another eight patients a week.
SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) has said it will give $188,000 dollars to the Sleep Disorders Center at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The money will be used to further research and treatment of various sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. This donation will allow the center to treat another eight patients a week.
Time Change Adjustments
The time change can cause problems until people adjust. Some folks show up early for work or school, or with the time change on a Sunday like this year, arrive at the church an hour early and wonder why the doors aren't open.
The time change can cause problems until people adjust. Some folks show up early for work or school, or with the time change on a Sunday like this year, arrive at the church an hour early and wonder why the doors aren't open.
Times Are Changing
Daylight Saving may help conserve energy, but it also confuses the circadian rhythm of the body and disrupts sleep patterns. This is even worse for those who suffer from a sleep disorder.
Daylight Saving may help conserve energy, but it also confuses the circadian rhythm of the body and disrupts sleep patterns. This is even worse for those who suffer from a sleep disorder.
Are You At Risk
Sleep is becoming a rationed commodity. It's what we do when we have nothing else to do. Our jobs, social activities, sports, even late night TV all seem to come first. Sometimes we don't sleep until we're just too exhausted to do anything else.
Sleep is becoming a rationed commodity. It's what we do when we have nothing else to do. Our jobs, social activities, sports, even late night TV all seem to come first. Sometimes we don't sleep until we're just too exhausted to do anything else.
Holiday Madness
This is the season of over-indulgence in food, in alcohol and all-night parties. It's also the time of under-indulgence in the one thing we all need most -- sleep. Many emerge, once the celebrating is over, looking haggard and hollow-eyed.
This is the season of over-indulgence in food, in alcohol and all-night parties. It's also the time of under-indulgence in the one thing we all need most -- sleep. Many emerge, once the celebrating is over, looking haggard and hollow-eyed.
Deck the Halls
Some tips to help anyone with a sleep disorder survive the holidays.
Some tips to help anyone with a sleep disorder survive the holidays.
Ozzy Sings the Insomnia Blues
Ozzy Osbourne, rocker and, more recently, TV star, has been addicted to alcohol and other drugs, including cocaine. Now Ozzy's discovered a new addiction. He's been having trouble sleeping, often lying awake until the wee hours of the morning. Desperate to improve his sleep, he talked with a therapist who discovered that Ozzy was drinking huge amounts of coffee. The rocker's problem? A caffeine addiction.
Ozzy Osbourne, rocker and, more recently, TV star, has been addicted to alcohol and other drugs, including cocaine. Now Ozzy's discovered a new addiction. He's been having trouble sleeping, often lying awake until the wee hours of the morning. Desperate to improve his sleep, he talked with a therapist who discovered that Ozzy was drinking huge amounts of coffee. The rocker's problem? A caffeine addiction.
Of Sleep and Sleep Debt
Among the triumvirate of health composed of nutrition, physical fitness, and sleep, sleep is often neglected in the individual's efforts to pursue a lifestyle marked by a healthy diet and consistent exercise.
Among the triumvirate of health composed of nutrition, physical fitness, and sleep, sleep is often neglected in the individual's efforts to pursue a lifestyle marked by a healthy diet and consistent exercise.
Daylight Saving Time
Seems like everything's coming at us this end of October. Tonight, Wednesday, October 27, 2004, there's a complete lunar eclipse. Summer time ends Sunday, October 31, and, Sunday October 31 is also Halloween. Well, unless you decide to spend all of tonight gazing at the moon, or all of Sunday night gazing at vampires, ghosts, and various other weird creatures, the only one of the three I mentioned that's going to cause sleep problems is the time change.
Seems like everything's coming at us this end of October. Tonight, Wednesday, October 27, 2004, there's a complete lunar eclipse. Summer time ends Sunday, October 31, and, Sunday October 31 is also Halloween. Well, unless you decide to spend all of tonight gazing at the moon, or all of Sunday night gazing at vampires, ghosts, and various other weird creatures, the only one of the three I mentioned that's going to cause sleep problems is the time change.
Summertime - And the Sleeping Ain't Easy
Summertime is here at last - long days of warm sunshine and soft breezes. Holidays and out-of-town visitors. Barbecues and soft ice-cream. Who has time for sleep? Sleep, however, is just as important during summer and holidays as at any other time of year. To feel your best and enjoy the season to the best of your ability, you need at least six, and preferably eight or more hours of sleep every night.[
Summertime is here at last - long days of warm sunshine and soft breezes. Holidays and out-of-town visitors. Barbecues and soft ice-cream. Who has time for sleep? Sleep, however, is just as important during summer and holidays as at any other time of year. To feel your best and enjoy the season to the best of your ability, you need at least six, and preferably eight or more hours of sleep every night.[
Sleep Deprivation and the College Student
Many college students suffer from sleep deprivation and this becomes worse at exam time. All night cramming, however, may lead to failure rather than success.
Many college students suffer from sleep deprivation and this becomes worse at exam time. All night cramming, however, may lead to failure rather than success.
Deck the Halls
Seasonal Special. The holiday season can be especially stressful to those who suffer from a sleep disorder. Here are a few tips to help you cope.
Seasonal Special. The holiday season can be especially stressful to those who suffer from a sleep disorder. Here are a few tips to help you cope.
Happy Holidays
The holidays are such a joyous time of the year. Make sure your holidays are what they should be by getting the sleep you need.
The holidays are such a joyous time of the year. Make sure your holidays are what they should be by getting the sleep you need.
Spring Ahead
Spring is the season when Daylight Saving Time returns and we all lose an hour of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation has designated the week of March 6 to April 1 National Sleep Awareness Week.
Spring is the season when Daylight Saving Time returns and we all lose an hour of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation has designated the week of March 6 to April 1 National Sleep Awareness Week.
Stress, Anxiety and Sleep
Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives and well-being. Lost sleep robs us of the opportunity to restore ourselves physically, emotionally, and even cognitively.
Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives and well-being. Lost sleep robs us of the opportunity to restore ourselves physically, emotionally, and even cognitively.
Arthritis Patients Need More ZZZZZ's
Fatigue is recognized as a symptom of many types of athritis, in the sense of being "worn out" or "lacking energy". Often overlooked though is the impact of arthritis on sleep.
Fatigue is recognized as a symptom of many types of athritis, in the sense of being "worn out" or "lacking energy". Often overlooked though is the impact of arthritis on sleep.
Duke Nukem and the Death of Dreams
Dr. John Herman, a sleep expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, reports that the flashing lights on computer games and TV shows may be resetting the circadian rhythm.
Dr. John Herman, a sleep expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, reports that the flashing lights on computer games and TV shows may be resetting the circadian rhythm.
Sleeping Double (in a Single Bed)
Snuggling together on a narrow bed may sound appealing to the newlyweds, but believe me, keep it up and the honeymoon will soon be over.
Snuggling together on a narrow bed may sound appealing to the newlyweds, but believe me, keep it up and the honeymoon will soon be over.
Going on Vacation - Coming Home Tired
Many people return home from a vacation more tired, more stressed and with energy levels severely depleted.
Many people return home from a vacation more tired, more stressed and with energy levels severely depleted.
Help! There's a Cat on my Bed!
Between February and September of last year Dr. Shepard questioned 300 patients at the clinic and found that many of them shared their bedroom with their cats or dogs.
Between February and September of last year Dr. Shepard questioned 300 patients at the clinic and found that many of them shared their bedroom with their cats or dogs.
Living with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain that goes on longer than six months and does not respond to conventional medical treatment. In other words, chronic pain is pain that does not go away.
Chronic pain is pain that goes on longer than six months and does not respond to conventional medical treatment. In other words, chronic pain is pain that does not go away.
Working Ourselves to Death
We are a nation suffering from less fun, less sleep,, more work. On April 1, we spring ahead an hour, and that means an hour of sleep lost for many people, an hour that some can ill afford.
We are a nation suffering from less fun, less sleep,, more work. On April 1, we spring ahead an hour, and that means an hour of sleep lost for many people, an hour that some can ill afford.
Rockabye Baby. Momma Needs Sleep!
When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults.
When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults.
A Nation of Sleepy People
The results of a recent poll indicate that most American adults don't get the recommended eight hours of sleep and many of these people suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness. Sleep deprivation is real, it's dangerous, it's preventable, and it's more treatable than ever.
The results of a recent poll indicate that most American adults don't get the recommended eight hours of sleep and many of these people suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness. Sleep deprivation is real, it's dangerous, it's preventable, and it's more treatable than ever.
The Back To School Blues
Early classes are depriving our teenagers of much needed sleep. Later classes only mean a later day end. What's the answer?
Early classes are depriving our teenagers of much needed sleep. Later classes only mean a later day end. What's the answer?
Help For Sleepy Workers
A document from the Job Accommodations Network talks about special accommodations employers can provide for employees with sleep disorders.
A document from the Job Accommodations Network talks about special accommodations employers can provide for employees with sleep disorders.
Sleep Deprived Students
Young adults of today are severely sleep deprived. This starts in high school and escalates in college. It can cause learning problems and is hazardous to the health.
Young adults of today are severely sleep deprived. This starts in high school and escalates in college. It can cause learning problems and is hazardous to the health.
Sleep, My Little One, Sleep
This lack of adequate sleep is not solely in the domain of the elderly, or of shift workers or of those with serious sleep disorders. Even our children are in danger
This lack of adequate sleep is not solely in the domain of the elderly, or of shift workers or of those with serious sleep disorders. Even our children are in danger