Sleep Disorder

A sleep disorder is a medical problem in which a person is either not able to sleep, or sleeps too much, or has disturbed and unrestful sleep. Sleep disorders affect the quality of every other aspect ...

Sleep Disturbances In Women

Sleep disturbances – like insomnia and sleep eating – are more common among women. Stressors like work and caring for infants, depression, and hormonal problems can cause sleep disturbances.

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Sleep Talking, Sleep Terrors and Nightmares

Many children, and a few adults, talk in their sleep. Sleep talking is sometimes, but not always, associated with dreaming and the rapid eye movement-phase of sleep. It is not usually considered a dis...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / Cot Death

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or cot death, happens when a healthy baby under the age of one year suddenly dies for no apparent reason. Usually the baby is discovered dead after being put to sle...

Suicide

Suicide, or the intentional killing of oneself, is more common than murder or killing in war. If someone talks about committing suicide, you need to take it seriously and either provide them emotional...