OK, you might need the glossary we provide to get through this one, but if you don't know already, you'll be amazed of the activity that goes on in our heads while we are supposedly "resting".
Sleeping medications must be taken as prescribed and with certain precautions.
A long list to help you with your in-depth sleep research.
A simple, self-administered questionnaire which is widely used by sleep professionals in quantifying the level of daytime sleepiness.
How many reasons do you need to get a good sleep? Only one of these should convince most people.
Circadian rhythms are regular changes in mental and physical characteristics that occur in the course of a day.
The short answer? Very Important!! Study after study has produced alarming results; shortened life spans, dementia, immune system effects.
The "sawing wood" sound that is snoring comes from vibrations in the tissues of the throat, especially the soft palate and the uvula, which flap back and forth as we breathe during sleep.
The answer is different for everyone, and depends on factors such as age, how much sleep the person has had recently, overall health and other factors.
More tips to achieve a more restfull sleep
Sleep Hygiene is as important as the other kind, and your level of functioning while awake depends on the routines you establish to help you get a decent night's sleep.
