Sleep Disorders

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Sleep disorder, also known as somnipathy, is an actual medical disorder of the normal functioning sleep patterns. Some sleep disorders can in fact be serious enough to interfere with physical, mental and emotional performance and functioning. There are over 70 sleep disorders that have been identified by the medical community, but there is till much to uncover in this debilitating condition.

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[MedlinePlus.com]
[MayoClinic.com]

Research on sleep disorders:

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), sleep is an essential factor for a person’s health and well-being. Over five years of thorough research performed by NSF shows that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders, and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Most of those with these problems go undiagnosed and untreated. In addition, more than 40 percent of adults experience daytime sleepiness severe enough to interfere with their daily activities at least a few days each month - with 20 percent reporting problem sleepiness a few days a week or more. Furthermore, 69 percent of children experience one or more sleep problems a few nights or more during a week. NSF’s renowned psychologist Charles M. Morin, Ph.D., a Professor in the Psychology Department and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at University Laval in Quebec, Canada says that ten percent of adults suffer from chronic insomnia.

In a survey performed by the National Sleep Foundation, 54% of adults said they've experienced at least one symptom of sleep problems, like insomnia, at least a few times a week. Also, another survey that they conducted in 2008 found that many people say that their symptoms affect their daily activities at least a few days a week. In fact:

• * 73% found that trouble falling or staying asleep impacts their mood.
• * 63% found that trouble falling or staying asleep impacts their concentration.
• * 42% found that trouble falling or staying asleep impacts their family relationships.
• * 36% found that trouble falling or staying asleep impacts their job performance

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The information presented is for informational purposes only. Any consumer should consult their doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problems/questions and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.