Sarah Wagner 
The National Sleep Foundation reports that some women have insomnia and night sweats in the days prior to their cycle and throughout the initial days of their cycle. In addition to having a more difficult time falling asleep, their quality of sleep decreases. PMS-related insomnia is commonly brought on by hormonal shifts and physical discomfort. … Read more
There are a lot of reasons why hypersomnia and insomnia are often confused. They are both sleep disorders that interfere with the regular sleep cycle and circadian rhythm. They also share many of the same symptoms which other health issues can cause. However, insomnia can be the same as primary hypersomnia, which is standalone with … Read more
People typically sleep about seven to nine hours daily, but has that always been the case? A recent book on sleeping history reveals that, on average, medieval people slept in two distinct stages. According to At Day’s Close: Night in Times Past by Roger Ekirch, before the invention of artificial lighting, most people went to … Read more
It’s frustrating to deal with, treat, and diagnose sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea. In cases where both sleep apnea and insomnia are present, the situation becomes even more severe. If the lines between these two sleep disorders start to blur, it might be hard to figure out what’s causing your strange sleep patterns. … Read more
Hypersomnia is a sleep condition that causes excessive sleepiness throughout the day, even if you have had a great night’s sleep the evening prior. Not only is hypersomnia a frustrating condition, but it can also be quite dangerous and have a negative impact on your day-to-day life, such as your social life and work. The … Read more
There are a few sleep disorders that share similar symptoms, as well as have the exact causes and preventions. A lot of this is to do with your general sleep hygiene. However, some conditions are strictly medical or have an underlying or unknown cause, which can be frustrating. However, getting to the bottom of which … Read more
Pregnancy hormones make it difficult to settle into a comfortable sleep position. Also, most women need to get up at least once throughout the night to use the restroom. Lack of sleep frequently occurs throughout pregnancy. An estimated 78% of pregnant women report experiencing insomnia at some point throughout their pregnancy. Having a baby can … Read more
When you hear the word Hypersomnia, you might automatically associate it with the common sleep disorder, insomnia. However, they are entirely different conditions. Hypersomnia is a condition in which you will feel excessively sleepy throughout the day and often need naps, sometimes more than once daily. This happens despite you getting a refreshing night’s sleep … Read more
If you’re a sufferer of hypersomnia, you will experience symptoms such as being unable to stay alert during the day and constantly feeling excessive sleepiness. This will happen even if you’ve had a night of perfectly sufficient sleep the night before. After a while, hypersomnia can start infringing on your day-to-day activities and strain your … Read more
When it comes to our sleep, both quantity and quality are important. Getting eight hours of shut-eye each night is great, but if those hours are interrupted by even short periods of wakefulness, we miss out on that deep and restorative rest our bodies need. When sleep is fragmented, we wake up tired and irritable, … Read more