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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow Breathing ResumesWhen It’s SeriousCan It Kill You?When to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How Breathing Resumes When It’s Serious Can It Kill You? When to See a Healthcare Provider Sleep apneais a common condition that causes your breathing to stop intermittently while asleep. You may be wondering how serious this is or even asking, “Can sleep apnea kill you?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronotype Sleep PatternsAnimal ReferencesWhat’s Your Chronotype?Developing a Sleep Routine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronotype Sleep Patterns Animal References What’s Your Chronotype? Developing a Sleep Routine Yoursleepchronotype determines if you naturally have an easier time with a “night owl” or “early bird” sleep pattern.Early birds find it easier to wake up and go to bed early, while night owls naturally prefer a later sleep schedule....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Sleep disorders are medical conditions that can affect the quality and duration of your sleep. These can includesleep apnea,insomnia, andrestless legs syndrome. Symptoms of a sleeping disorder can involve snoring and trouble falling asleep. This leads to sleep deprivation and impacts quality of life and overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sleep Paralysis?CausesUnscientific ExplanationsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sleep Paralysis? Causes Unscientific Explanations Treatment Prevention Sleep paralysis is a relatively common experience that can occur in people of all ages—about 8% of people will experience it at one point or another, with higher rates for students, people of color, and people with psychiatric conditions. It occurs when the features of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep intrude into wakefulness, leading to muscles that are unable to move, impaired breathing, and features of vivid dreams like fear andhallucinations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to See OneFinding OneTypesWhat to Expect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to See One Finding One Types What to Expect Many types of healthcare providers can becomesleepspecialists. A “sleep doctor” may train in fields such as internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry,otolaryngology, or anesthesiology before completing a fellowship in sleep medicine. The main goal of a sleep expert is to diagnose andtreat sleep disorders....

This condition commonly affects children and rarely persists into adolescence or adulthood. In many cases, no treatment is required.Learn about rhythmic movement disorder, including treatment options to keep your child safe. Brand X Pictures / Getty Images Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) may be observed in young children during the period just prior to or during sleep. During this period, an affected child may rock or move part of the body in a rhythmic manner....

Using certain strategies and sleeping positions for sacroiliitis or other causes ofsacroiliac (SI) joint paincan you help get the rest you need. You will likely, for example, find it more comfortable to sleep on your back versus your side. You may also find that some sex positions are more comfortable if you have SI pain. There aretreatments for SI joint painsymptoms like exercise, physical therapy, medication, injection, and fusion surgery, but these strategies alone don’t always fix the problem long-term....

Key TakeawaysNeurodivergent individuals often adopt “T-rex arms” as a self-soothing position, social media users say.Sleeping with bent wrists can lead to pain or numbness due to compression of nerves and tendons in the wrist and elbow.Stretching before bed and using a body pillow may help prevent discomfort for those who sleep in this position. Key Takeaways Neurodivergent individuals often adopt “T-rex arms” as a self-soothing position, social media users say.Sleeping with bent wrists can lead to pain or numbness due to compression of nerves and tendons in the wrist and elbow....

At least two people have died and 28 have been hospitalized inaListeriaoutbreaklinked to sliced meats at deli counters in the Midwest and Eastern United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As federal investigators try to determine the specific deli meat that may be contaminated, the CDC is advising pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals to avoid eating sliced deli meats or reheat them at home to 165°F or until steaming hot....

How quickly or slowly we walk offers many clues about our health—from blood pressure to heart rate.Research suggests yet another clue: A slowing gait or walking pace could be an early sign of cognitive decline anddementia. Researchers from Australia studied nearly 17,000 relatively healthy adults over age 65 who lived in Australia and the United States. They found that, from 2010 to 2017, people who walked 5% slower or more each year and showed signs of slower mental processing/cognitive function were most likely to develop dementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeuropathy and Charcot FootStagesSurgeryTreatmentAssistive Devices Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neuropathy and Charcot Foot Stages Surgery Treatment Assistive Devices This article discusses how Charcot foot develops and progresses and treatment interventions, including assistive walking devices and footwear. Toa55 / Getty Images Why Does Neuropathy Cause Charcot Foot? Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the body, decreasing blood flow to the nerves, which can cause neuropathy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQuestionsScoring & ResultsAccuracyNext StepsPros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Questions Scoring & Results Accuracy Next Steps Pros and Cons SLUMS, the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination, is a screening test forAlzheimer’s diseaseand otherkinds of dementia. It is an alternative to the widely used Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Based on their responses, participants receive a SLUMS score that can be used to help healthcare providers screen for dementia....

Even with advanced treatment options, the small cell lung cancer (SCLC) survival rate is not as good as it is with other types of lung cancer. SCLC can grow and spread quickly. According to statistics, the likelihood of living for five years after you’ve been diagnosed with SCLC is between 3% and 27%, depending on how advanced the cancer is when it’s found. While SCLC long-term survival rates can be low, the disease is always treatable....