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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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We all sleep - up to 1/3 of our lives is spent sleeping! And we all need sleep. We can't survive without it! While everyone recognizes how a poor night's sleep may make them feel, only recently have scientists begun to fully understand the profound impact that sleep and sleep disorders have on our health and well-being. The consequences of sleep-related problems range from simply not feeling well, to increased motor vehicle accidents, to serious effects on blood pressure control as well as increased risk for heart disease and stroke.
Unfortunately, many individuals are not aware that they may suffer from one of the more than 90 recognized sleep disorders. Almost all of the conditions, once diagnosed, can be treated successfully.
If you suffer from poor sleep or believe you may have a sleep disorder, you should discuss your problem with your doctor. Some of the more common sleep disorders include:
Whether or not you have a primary sleep disorder, it's always a good idea to practice the rules of good sleep hygiene, also known as good sleep habits. Simply following these recommendations can improve your sleep and your life.
This article is a NetWellness exclusive. 
Last Reviewed: Jul 23, 2008
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Ziad Shaman, MD Associate Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program Diplomate of the ABIM in Sleep Medicine Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine MetroHealth Medical Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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