Category: Sleep Disorders & Problems

Is snoring waking you up at night? Whether you’re the snorer or the reluctant audience of someone else’s nightly noise-making, these interruptions are likely taking a toll on the quality of your sleep. This guide is designed to help you gain an understanding of why people snore, and what you can do to prevent it.What Is Snoring?

Sitting in one position for long periods of time can make any of us restless, prompting us to fidget and perhaps shake out some pins and needles. But for some people this is an ongoing struggle every time they try to relax or fall asleep. If you find yourself overcome by unpleasant sensations in your legs

Have you ever woken up in a strange place without any recollection of how you got there? For sleepwalkers this is a common (and sometimes scary) occurrence. You may even awaken to discover yourself carrying out activities you regularly perform in your everyday life, like getting dressed or typing on your laptop. But what is behind this

Are you tired during the day even though you’re getting enough sleep at night? Is this excessive sleepiness causing you to fall asleep while at work, doing chores or even driving? You may be suffering from narcolepsy. Arguably the least well-understood sleep disorder, narcolepsy does not always take on the form of the dramatic depictions we’re

Is your snoring keeping your partner up all night? Do you ever wake up suddenly, feeling as if you have to catch your breath? We often accept our snoring (or our partner’s snoring) as simply an irksome habit. However, in many cases snoring is actually a symptom of a potentially dangerous underlying disorder: sleep apnea. The effects

Have headaches, fatigue and irritability ruined a trip for you in the past?  After all that time you’ve put into planning your dream vacation, don’t let jet lag drag you down.If you know that you’ll be traveling through more than 2 timezones, start preparing yourself to tackle jet lag before you even take off. With a

Have you ever arrived at your long awaited vacation destination only to find that fatigue and moodiness are cutting in on your enjoyment? This common sleep disturbance is experienced by millions of travellers every single day. But what exactly causes Jet Lag? And what can you do to recover, or even prevent it in the first