Most of us have experienced those maddening midnight moments when, no matter how tired we are, we either can’t fall asleep, can’t stay asleep or our sleep is of such poor quality it feels as if we were awake. For anyone who has tossed and turned at night, here’s some expert advice for solving nine […]
Sleeping poorly for less than six hours increases the risk of dying from heart disease by almost 50%, and the risk of dying from a stroke by 15%. The amygdala – the part of the brain that alerts the body to be prepared in times of danger – goes haywire when a full night’s sleeplessness […]
I read health history forms of new patients each day. Besides learning about the typical back and neck problems, what strikes me with alarming curiosity is how many people list insomnia as a major health issue. Over the past six weeks, we have performed dozens and dozens of EEGs. Upon examining the numerical values of […]
