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Triggers for Restless Legs Syndrome
Lack of a good night’s rest can really take a toll on quality of life. According to the National Sleep Foundation, one in ten American adults suffers from Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED) – more commonly known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This neurologic sensorimotor...
How the Moon Affects Sleep
When we think of celestial power, most likely we think of the sun: solar power, warming the earth, helping things grow. But what about the moon? Believe it or not, the moon is responsible for a variety of things you might not have considered, besides the ebb and flow...
An Infant Sleep Study Can Ensure Lifelong Health for Your Child
Interrupted sleep patterns that lead to sleep deprivation are usually dismissed as an annoyance for many adults. Rarely do we think of problems sleeping as an illness, a serious health hazard, or even a potential cause of death. Moreover, sleep disruptions with kids...
What is a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Nap Study?
A positive airway pressure, or PAP, nap study is a shortened daytime sleep study that includes PAP therapy. It is used to lessen sensitivity and or anxiety in patients who feel uncertain about using a positive airway pressure (PAP) system. For example, some people are...
Is It Growing Pains or RLS?
Leg pain in children is a common complaint. Many kids describe their leg pain as either “behind the knee” or in their calves and thighs. And when a routine examination finds nothing wrong their legs, it’s often just chalked up to normal childhood growth spurts. But...
Sleep Issues for People with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – ADHD – is a brain medical disorder that results in hyperactivity and/or impulsivity, and difficulty or trouble focusing or staying on task. ADHD most often is associated with children, however, many adults have ADHD. A...
The Connection Between Overeating and Sleep Issues
Overeating can interfere with your ability to sleep well. The reverse is also true, though: sleep deprivation can lead to overeating. The relationship between what you eat and how you sleep is complex, and it’s a hot topic for researchers and scientists. Here are some...
Effects of Severe Sleep Apnea on the Brain
As they lay their head down to rest each night, 25 million American adults struggle with sleep apnea – a sleep disorder that involves the temporary, and repetitive interruption of breathing. Deriving its name from the Greek word for “without breath,” obstructive sleep...
What You Missed From #SLEEP2018
BALTIMORE, June 5 – SLEEP 2018, a joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, just wrapped up in Baltimore, and Gingras Sleep Medicine was there. SLEEP is a world forum where sleep experts and practitioners gather annually...
Greater Screen Time Associated with Depression and Insomnia in Teens
Children and teenagers are spending an increasing amount of time directly in front of glowing screens. From the computer screen for homework and school projects, to their smartphones for connecting with friends via social media, text messaging, etc., this extensive...