Condition Spotlight
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.
The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.
Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of sleep and overall quality of life. Increasing stress levels mean more and more individuals toss and turn at night, leaving them with fewer hours of Read More
Sleep apnea affects between 20 and 40 million Americans–some of whom may not even realize they have it. Untreated, this condition isn’t just a minor annoyance; it can pose serious risks to your health. But Read More
Sleep is a critical component of our overall well-being, yet many overlook its profound impact on mental health. The importance of sleep is undeniable, and understanding this connection can significantly improve your quality of life. Read More
Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle. In the US more than 40% of us get less than seven hours of good rest each night. It’s Read More
A good 7 to 8 hours of rest each night improves the mind and body. Yet, statistics show that most Americans don’t get nearly as much sleep as they should. As a result of this Read More
There is a reason why “sick and tired” just rolls off the tongue. That’s because studies show that being sick and being tired go hand in hand. Sleep deprivation suppresses your immune system, making you Read More
As humans, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping–or, at least, resting. It’s a “given” for many of us, but in reality, 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get enough sleep, with many averaging only Read More
In our fast-paced society, it’s all too common to put sleep on the back burner when we’re pressed for time. But here’s the truth: it isn’t just a luxury, and the negative effects of lack Read More
The importance of deep, restful sleep often fades into the background of our packed agendas. Yet, it’s the essential restoration our minds and bodies crave to conquer the next day’s challenges. For many people, creating Read More
Most of us know what sleep deprivation feels like, and it is not pleasant. If we do not get enough healthy shuteye (1) (some children need 10 hours nightly, while most adults need at least seven), we Read More
We spend up to a third of our lives asleep. Although some hard-driven people may view sleep as an inconvenience that curtails productivity and leisure activities, slumber is certainly no waste of time. In fact, sleep may play a more crucial role than diet or exercise in fostering optimal health. Sleep is a natural restorative, an antidote to the damage done to our bodies during the course of the day. It allows the body to replenish its immune system, eliminate free radicals, and ward off heart disease and mood imbalances. As an essential part of the daily human cycle, sleep is a determining factor in the state of a person’s health.
A National Sleep Foundation Survey found millions of Americans are suffering from daytime sleepiness—43% of adults say that they are so sleepy during the day that it interferes with daily activity. Drowsy driving causes at least 100,000 car accidents in the U.S. each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; 62% of adults reported driving while feeling drowsy. And 60% of children under the age of 18 complained of feeling tired during the day, while 15% admitted to falling asleep at school.
The quantity and quality of sleep vary from person to person, but how well and how long one sleeps is ultimately the result of physical and psychological influences. Not only does stress, illness, and anxiety contribute to sleep disorders, but so can external circumstances, such as a noisy sleeping room, as well as disturbed biological rhythms due to night-shift work and jet lag. A shortened attention span, the loss of physical strength, and difficulty in responding to unfamiliar situations are all common symptoms of sleep disorders.
