Sleep Disorders
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Shift Work Can Increase Risks of Sleep Disorder
Non-traditional work shifts tend to disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle guided by natural light and darkness.
8 Strategies for Reducing Jet Lag
Jet lag is a sleep disorder that disrupts your body’s internal clock when you fly across multiple time zones. Learn how to minimize its effects.
After 30 Years of Snoring, Patient Finds Relief with Surgery
The snoring started when Chuck W. was just 17 years old. “No one really knew what it was or why it was happening – everyone just told me I snored, and badly,” says Chuck. For three decades, his condition remained undiagnosed and he just lived with...
Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a common disorder that can disrupt sleep and affect quality of life. There is no cure, but there are ways to manage the symptoms.
Narcolepsy: A Hidden Cause of Extreme Daytime Sleepiness
If daytime sleepiness is excessive and interferes with daily life, this misunderstood sleep disorder may be the cause.
How to Sleep Better for Your Health – The Effects of Poor Sleep
What are the causes and risks of interrupted sleep? And more importantly, how can you reclaim your restful nights?
The Connection Between AFib and Sleep Apnea
The prevalence of both disorders is on the rise, likely due to increases in obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Astonished by Inspire
Ryan Rogers suffered from unrestful sleep for decades. When diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, he had an Inspire device implanted at UH – and was astonished by the results.