This post originally appeared on the blog Persephone Magazine. By Teri Floyd I tilt my head back gracefully, swan-like, and lift my arms high in the air. I bring one hand down and gently graze my arm ...

Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24SWD) occurs when your sleep-wake cycle gradually shifts out of sync with the 24-hour day. It affects about half of blind people, but it can also affect those with ...

WITH PART TWO OF HER SERIES, LOOKING AT SLEEP DISORDERS. MINDY: THIS AFFECTS A LOT OF PEOPLE MORE THAN YOU REALIZE. I DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL I FOUND OUT FROM THE EXPERTS. THAT TYPE OF DISORDERS RUN THE ...

A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain ...

Getting sufficient sleep every night is vital for daily functioning and overall health. However, approximately 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep issues. Research has dispelled the ...

What is REM sleep disorder? REM sleep disorder (RBD) is a type of parasomnia associated with synucleinopathies ––a diverse group of neurodegenerative disorders thought to share a common pathologic ...

Sleep disorders are associated with greater cognitive impairment and poorer instrumental activities of daily living in patients with AD.

A person’s symptoms may vary depending on the sleep disorder affecting them. People may have difficulty falling asleep or experience low quality, disrupted sleep. The amount of sleep someone needs ...