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What is Microsleep?

What is microsleep? It sounds like a good thing. The truth is, it’s not, and it’s dangerous. Microsleep is a brief and uncontrollable sleep episode that can last for a split second or up to 10 seconds. Microsleep occurs when an exhausted person is fighting to stay...

What is a Sleep Specialist?

Thirty-five percent of Americans report their sleep quality as “poor” or “fair”. In fact, those who are sacrificing their sleep quality, often are those who are experiencing health problems. That being said, many people wonder what doctor to see for sleep problems....

4 Ways to Treat Hypersomnia

Chances are you’ve heard on insomnia, but what about hypersomnia? Hypersomnia, more commonly known as extreme and excess daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep, has many treatments. However, depending on the cause of a specific person’s hypersomnia, treatment...

4 Sleeping Myths You Didn’t Know About

Sleep, it’s said to be one of the most beneficial and crucial aspects of human nature. Sleep is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal, use it efficiently and copiously. According to the Sleep Association, the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep per...

8 Signs You Are Sleep Deprived

You might not feel sleep deprived, but there is a chance you are. If you have an energetic toddler or a hectic work schedule, there’s a strong possibility that your sleep schedule has been severely compromised. There are two types of sleep deprivation. Either you...

Sleep-Wake Cycle: What is a Circadian Rhythm?

Have you ever realized that you don’t have to actually tell your body it’s time to go to sleep? It usually just happens. One moment you’re energized and then next you’re feeling drowsy and your eyelids are shutting. This is all due to the sleep-wake cycle, or...