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Having adequate sleep is vital to good health. Unfortunately sleep disorders like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and insomnia are quite prevalent. Here we include content related to sleep disorders and their signs, symptoms and treatments.

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    Do I have restless legs syndrome?

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    Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder where one has an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable sensations, usually felt in the legs. Do you have symptoms?
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    Is sleep apnea disrupting my sleep?

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    Sleep apnea is a common, potentially life-threatening disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing while you sleep. Get screened today with our free check-up and learn about your personal risk factors and likelihood of having this potentially deadly disease.
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    Sleep Smarts Quiz

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    We all need sleep, but what do we really know about it and its effect on our health? Test your sleep IQ with this short quiz. We hope you find the Sleep Quiz insightful and fun. We also hope that next time you decide on cutting down on your sleep for work, you'll think twice!
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    Daytime Sleepiness and Narcolepsy

    Hypersomnia, also known as excessive daytime sleepiness, is a complex neurological syndrome that centers on sleepiness and the tendency t... [ Read more ]
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    Nightmares in Children Causes & Treatment

    Nightmares are scary dreams that interfere with getting a good night’s sleep. However, when nightmares occur in children, they can scare... [ Read more ]
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    Restless Legs Syndrome Primer

    Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that is defined by uncomfortable and odd feelings in the limbs which are relieved... [ Read more ]
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    Sleep Apnea Primer

    Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common sleep disorder that affects both genders, with a moderate male predominance. According to some estim... [ Read more ]
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    Sleepwalking in Children: Causes & Treatments

    Sleepwalking is one of many common sleep disorders diagnosed today. In fact, sleepwalking is the second most common sleep disorder diagn... [ Read more ]
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    Stopping the Snoring

    Snoring is extremely common in the bedroom. Every once and awhile every one will have a snore here or there, even people who adamantly cl... [ Read more ]
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    Talking in Your Sleep: Causes and Solutions

    Have you ever spent the night at someone's house, only to be told by a highly amused sleeping partner the next morning that you have been... [ Read more ]