Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Sleep is essential for children’s health, behavior, development and general wellbeing. Unfortunately, up to 50 percent of kids will experience a sleep problem at some point in their childhood. If your child is having a hard time falling or staying asleep, they may be experiencing a sleep disorder that can have negative long-term effects. What…
Research Shows Deep Sleep May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
How widespread is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is all too common in Exton and across the country. It affects around 5.8 million Americans and becomes more likely the older you get; about one in 10 people aged 65 and older in Pennsylvania have dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no cure, but new research shows sleep—the…
Sleep Apnea Linked to Affective Disorders in Pennsylvania
Pottstown residents who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at risk of developing some serious health complications. Physical health isn’t the only thing affected; they may experience affective disorders such as depression and anxiety, according to new research. The risks of Sleep Apnea What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is…
Sleep’s Effect on Physical and Mental Health
Experts have long advocated for 7-8 hours of sleep a night, but in today’s fast-paced world, hitting that benchmark often proves difficult. Paoli residents who fail to get consistent, quality sleep often pay the price when it comes to their physical and mental health. Too Few Zzz’s Can Cause Problems Busy work schedules and too…
Signs You Have a Sleep Disorder
Sleep is often elusive for a large number of Havertown residents. A lack of sleep is annoying and can not only leave you feeling sluggish and groggy the next day, but it can lead to problems with memory and concentration and may negatively affect your mood, personal relationships, and on-the-job performance. Worse still, some sleep…
Snoring: Nothing to Joke About
People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but this serious condition is no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is a real problem that can cause relationship tension, drowsiness and fatigue, and lead to lapses in memory and concentration. Often, it’s an indication of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea. If you are…