Sleep Disorder or ADHD

Knowing the difference between a sleep disorder and something else can be a bit tricky at times.  Here is some information that might help point you in the right direction.

When it comes to children, sleep disorders can be misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). That’s because some of the symptoms are similar (i.e. hyperactivity, easily distracted, and difficulty sleeping).

According to Dr. Carl Hunt: “Sleep disorders are often not recognized in children, and symptoms related to sleep deprivation may be erroneously attributed to hyperactivity or behavior disorders, to boredom with school or today’s hectic lifestyles.”

If you have children, one way of preventing him/her from getting sleep disorders is by ensuring that

Night Time Habits That Affect Sleep

Too many times we get caught up in the moment, the day, the business of life and we begin habits that may eventually affect our sleep.  Here is a great article on just that!

Wondering why you just can't get a good night's sleep? What you're doing before bed may be the culprit.

TV time: You've saved up a DVR's-worth of your favorite TV show, and it's finally time to settle in with an episode or two. Fast-forward three hours later, and you realize it's well past your bedtime. Watching too much TV or staring at your computer all night can mess with your body clock, so make sure you set a limit to the amount of screen time you're getting at night, and turn off those electronics at least 20 minutes before bedtime.

Late-night exercising: Hitting the gym after work doesn't disrupt your sleep schedule — in fact, daily exercise actually helps you sleep better. But exercising only a couple hours before you go to sleep can energize your body so much that it's

The Sleep Apnea Risk

Sleep Apnea is a very serious problem for many people around the world.  Educating yourself on the signs, and symptoms is the first step in dealing with sleep apnea.

A study in the latest issue of the journal SLEEP provides further evidence that sleep apnea should never be left untreated. Older adults have twice the death risk when excessive daytime sleepiness is paired with obstructive sleep apnea.

The study involved 289 participants at least 65 years old and with no clear signs of dementia or depression. The average age at the start of the study was about 78 years old. About three-quarters of the patients were female. 

An overnight sleep study at the beginning of the study was used to diagnose participants with