The Effects of Sleep Deprivation

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation.

Causes of Disrupted Sleep
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep.

Teeth Grinding: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard.

Dreams May Be Influenced By Olfactory Stimuli
What you smell as you sleep has the power to influence your dreams, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. German researchers used specific volatile odorants with a negative or a positive smell ("rotten eggs" versus "roses") to simulate subjects during sleep. They then recorded the subjects' impressions when they were awakened.

Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.

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