Nightmare disorders explained
What are nightmares? The word for nightmare is derived from the Old Norse mara, a mythological demon that sat on sleepers’ chests evoking scary dreams as a way to torment humans. Scientifically … Read more
Sleep Junkies
The full list of sleep disorders (ICSD-2)
A complete list of all the sleep disorders listed in the second edition of the official diagnostic manual, the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) Sleep medicine is a young … Read more
Nocturnal enuresis (Bed wetting)
What is enuresis? Enuresis is the medical term for bedwetting. Up to the age of five, bedwetting is a normal occurrence due to the fact that the child may not … Read more
Hypersomnia and extreme sleepiness
What is hypersomnia? Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by extreme sleepiness. It can cause excessive sleep during the day as well as prolonged sleeping hours during the night. Hypersomnia … Read more
REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD)
What is REM Sleep Disorder? REM sleep disorder is a neurological disorder which specifically affects the REM stage of sleep. In order to understand the condition we first need to … Read more
Newborns and sleep: the basics explained
Newborns are adorable. But their sleep patterns are not. So here’s a brief rundown of some of the most basic tips for coping with newborn baby sleep issues. On average, … Read more
