Can Stress and Sleep Deprivation Cause Concussion-Like Symptoms?
Some of the symptoms of stress and sleep deprivation include mood changes, low energy, poor concentration, headaches, digestive problems, low sex drive, high blood pressure and many more. One study has found that stress and lack of sleep may mimic concussion symptoms, which can make it challenging to get an accurate diagnosis. About the Study…
Improve Your Sleep Habits
There’s nothing more frustrating after a long day than getting in bed and not being able to fall asleep. And it seems like the harder you try to sleep, the more your body fights it. Below we review some of the reasons you may be having trouble sleeping and habits you can implement to have…
What Are the Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation?
At some point or another, everyone has experienced sleep deprivation. This can be due to a number of reasons: staying up late to do homework, thinking about your stressful job, waking up with a new baby, or experiencing a sleep disorder. But sleep deprivation causes more than just feeling tired the next day; it can…
Why Are You Waking Up Tired?
Getting enough sleep is essential for your physical wellness, mental health, ability to get along with others and capacity to perform tasks requiring concentration. If you find yourself nodding off while sitting at a bench outside Sandy Bottom Nature Park, there may be an underlying reason that needs to be addressed. Below are some of…
Common Sleep Disorders
Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep or feel rested during the day? If so, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders are common, affecting approximately 70 million Americans. It’s important to get help right away, as insufficient sleep is linked increased risk of injury, chronic disease, mental illness, higher health…
What Are At-Home Sleep Studies?
If you visit a sleep specialist for problems related to falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling unrested after a “full” night’s sleep, they may prescribe a sleep study to learn more about the nature of your symptoms. Sleep studies may be conducted in the doctor’s office, but at-home sleep studies are becoming increasingly popular. What…
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition characterized by extended pauses between breaths during sleep. These pauses in breathing, usually caused by a collapse in the airway, cause your brain to rouse you slightly so that you can breathe again. This causes snoring throughout the night and also results in you feeling tired the next day…
Why Is Sleep Important?
When you think about living a healthy life, you probably think about eating leafy greens and hitting the gym. But if your New Year’s resolutions are only related to diet and exercise, you’re missing a key element of health––getting enough sleep. Below are some of the reasons sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing….
Is Technology Harming Your Hearing?
While today’s state-of-the-art technology has amazing benefits, it’s still worth taking the time to consider whether it can be dangerous. Unfortunately, experts believe technology can be harmful to our hearing – specifically, continuous use of headphones while listening to music, stream movies and play video games. How Loud Is Too Loud? Sounds are measured in…
How to Relieve Ear Pressure
Most of us have experienced ear pressure, or the sensation of fullness within the ear, especially if you’ve flown on an airplane, driven through the mountains or gone scuba diving. But do you know what causes this feeling? It’s your Eustachian tubes – or more specifically, a blockage of the Eustachian tubes. These tubes are…