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Everyone feels sleepy at times. However, when sleepiness interferes with daily routines and activities, or reduces the ability to function, it is called "problem sleepiness." A person can be sleepy without realizing it. For example, a person may not feel sleepy during activities such as talking and listening to music at a party, but can fall asleep while driving home afterward.
More Have you been tossing and turning and wondering if you will ever fall asleep? You are not alone--more than half of adults have trouble falling alseep. Learn why sleep is so important and what you can do to get some. Creating a healthy sleep routine Learn how to get more restful sleep by managing your bedroom environment and changing some of your habits.
Sleep aids: what you should know Whether your insomnia is occasional or frequent, you know how distressing it is. What's the best course of action? How do you know if sleeping pills or other sleep aids are safe enough for regular use?
Herbal supplements to treat sleeplessness If you need help getting a good night's sleep, but don't want to take medication, an herbal supplement may be just what you're looking for. Here are the facts on the herbs most commonly used to induce sleep.
Sweet Z-z-z-z-z's: the world of childhood sleep
Healthy child development requires sufficient slumber. So, when a young child fails to fall asleep at an appropriate hour, both parents and child suffer.
Read more here. Why teens need more sleep than they’re getting
If sleep debt becomes too great, it causes sleepiness and can negatively affect performance, concentration, reaction time, memory, mood, and behavior control. A teen’s physical growth can even be affected by a chronic lack of sleep, since growth hormone is most active during sleep.
Read more here. Sleep: are you getting enough?"Most of us need eight hours of sound sleep to function at our best, and good health demands good sleep," explained Thomas Roth, Ph.D., Health and Scientific Advisor of the National Sleep Foundation. The problem: Americans are averaging only about seven hours of sleep a night. Read more here. Having trouble sleeping?The need for sleep doesn't change significantly, but the natural aging process, certain chronic conditions, and medications all can erode your chances of a good night's rest.
Read more here. Shiftworkers: solutions for sleep problems Are you at work when most people are asleep? If you make your living by working "odd hours," here are some tips for getting the best possible sleep.
Parasomnias: things that go bump in the night Do you sleepwalk or talk in your sleep? Have you ever experienced a night terror? If so, you've experienced a phenomenon called "parasomnias." Here's more about what parasomnias are, why they occur, and how you can handle them.
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