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Children education
Sleep, like diet and exercise, is important for our
minds and bodies to function normally. In fact, sleep appears to be required for
survival. Rats deprived of sleep die within two to three weeks, a time frame similar
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Sleep studies
A sleep study (also called
a polysomnogram) is a test that records your physical state during various stages
of sleep and wakefulness. It provides data that are essential in evaluating sleep
and sleep-related complaints... | |
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Sleep diary
Your Sleep Diary records how much Sleep you have gotten,
when you went to Sleep and when you got up and some other facts about your Sleeping
routines. The Sleep Diary is very simple. You will print out a blank form and
you will fill it in. You do not need to be exact with times. | |
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Sleep Hygiene
'Sleep hygiene'
means habits that help you to have a good night's sleep. Common sleeping problems
(such as insomnia) are often caused by bad habits reinforced over years or even
decades. | |
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Restless Legs
Syndrome You
have a strong urge to move your legs which you may not be able to resist. The
need to move is often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Some words used
to describe these sensations include: "creeping", "itching",
"pulling", "creepy-crawly", "tugging" or "gnawing". | |
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Sleep Test
Sleep is a physiological process that occupies a third
of our life span. It is an active state important for renewing our mental and
physical health each day. Sleep disorders lead to a lowered quality of life and
reduced personal health. There are more than 70 types of sleep disorders | |
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Sleep Apnea
SYMPTOMS:
Chronic,loud snoring with pauses, choking is a strong indicator of sleep apnea
and should be evaluated by a health professional,,, | |
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