From sleep paralysis to narcolepsy, sleepwalking to exploding head syndrome, we take a look at the myriad of sleep disorders that affect millions round the world.
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder which affects one in approximately every 2000 people. Many narcoleptics fail to receive proper care, and it is frequently misdiagnosed as depression or even … Read more
What causes sleepwalking? Sleepwalking can be triggered by a wide range of genetic, environmental and behavioral factors, and it may be difficult for an individual to pinpoint the exact cause … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
We’re never surprised to learn how strange the realm of sleep can be. So we’ve dug deep to bring you our top 8 bizarre sleep disorders. From exploding heads to … Read more
Lily is an otherwise happy and healthy 3 ½ year old girl. She’s the only child of Barbara, an attorney and Philip, a career counselor. Lily never had any difficulty … Read more
