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Lack of sleep affects your immune system

Published on August 16, 2010 By admin

Mother knows best — at least it appears that way when it comes to lack of sleep. It turns out that lack of sleep really may make us more prone to catching colds and the flu. And that includes the H1N1 virus. “It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you [...]

Common Sleep Disorders

Published on June 21, 2010 By admin

Many medical conditions may lead to a disruption of sleep, or an excessive amount of daytime sleepiness, and are called sleep disorders. These may be caused by physiological or psychological factors. Some of the more common sleep disorders include: Snoring and Sleep Apnea Snoring may seem benign, but it may represent a difficulty in keeping [...]