“Circadian” comes from a Latin word that means “around the day,” and most of us have heard the term “circadian rhythm” in the context of a condition popularly referred to as jet lag. But did you also know that there are over a half dozen other sleep disorders associated with…

There’s an awful lot of conflicting advice out there when it comes to helping you spend your waking hours as awake as reasonably possible. Some people swear by the effectiveness of napping, while others argue that naps just throw off your body’s ability to get to sleep on time at…

If you’ve never experienced one, sleep terrors can be among the most psychologically crippling and traumatizing events that can afflict a person. As defined by Mayo Clinic, “Sleep terrors are episodes of screaming, intense fear and flailing while still asleep. Also known as night terrors, sleep terrors often are paired…

Key Statistics: A 2012 congressional briefing hosted by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that women are 1.4 times more likely to report insomnia than men. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 63 percent of women report symptoms of insomnia several nights per week, compared to only 54 percent…

As a result of its often trivialized and comical portrayal in sitcoms or movies, narcolepsy is a heavily misunderstood sleep disorder with serious real-world implications. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke classifies narcolepsy as “…a common brain disorder that involves poor control of sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy…

Despite being burdened by an admittedly strange name (as well as having arrived rather recently in the popular lexicon of medical conditions), most academics are in agreement that Restless Legs Syndrome is indeed a legitimate medical diagnosis. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “Restless Legs Syndrome…

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that results in numerous temporary stoppages of breathing throughout your sleep cycle. According to SleepEducation.org, snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores has it. One of the common indicators as to whether or not common snoring has…

If you’re already asking yourself, “What the heck is Shift Work Disorder,” you’re not alone. In fact, plenty of folks who have lived with its effects for years still don’t even know it’s a medically defined condition. Shift Work Sleep Disorder According to the Cleveland Clinic, Shift Work Sleep Disorder…