Researchers have not come up with a definitive number of hours of sleep a person needs. This is because there are too many variable which can influence this number. However, all agree that too little or too much sleep can have negative consequences. There are some simple steps that anyone can follow to help them to regain a normal sleeping pattern. There may be … [Read more...]
How Anxiety And Sleep Are Intertwined
There are approximately 40 million Americans who are dealing with sleep disorders and another 20 million who occasionally experience irregular sleep patterns. Anxiety is one of the leading causes of sleep disorders, both on the long and short term. How are anxiety and sleep connected? Studies have shown that stress and anxiety can interfere with sleep patterns. Seven out of … [Read more...]
Understanding Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
There are many reasons why you may be having a difficult time getting to sleep. Anything from too much noise to simply not being tired can cause difficulty getting enough sleep. But one thing many people don't consider are circadian rhythm sleep disorders. But what precisely is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder? How do you know if you have one or not? Is it something you can do … [Read more...]