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Shift Work Sleep Disorder

People working other than traditional hours, such as night shifts, early morning shifts, or rotating shifts, may have Shift Work Sleep Disorder, or SWSD. Unlike the typical 9-to-5 workers, shift workers often find themselves awake when others are asleep and

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Unlocking Better Sleep: Understanding and Addressing Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are situations that bring about modifications in how you sleep. A sleep disorder can affect your average health, safety and best of lifestyles. Sleep deprivation can affect your capability to drive thoroughly and increase your risk of different fitness

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Tele MANAS Records Highest Calls for Sleep Disorder Help

Callers made 34,000 out of three lakh calls to address concerns about sleep disturbances. In the last two months, the average number of daily calls has increased to 1,800 (approximately). Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) 

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Kleine-Levin Syndrome: The Sleeping Beauty Disorder

In this fast-moving world, sleep has become a luxury. Imagine getting the much-needed 8 hours of peaceful sleep after a long tiring day. Sleep restores your body and is essential for your well-being. But how about longer periods, say, 16

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New Treatment Option for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Study

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is a sleep behaviour disorder classified under DSM-5 in sleep disorders. This disorder causes to physically play out vivid and frequently unpleasant dreams. That is, during the REM stage of sleep, rather than the usual temporary

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Daytime Sleepiness and Dementia: Alarming Link You Shouldn’t Miss on 

Do you often feel tired or sleepy during the day? It might be more than just a sign of ageing. A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of dementia, particularly in older

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What is the Drunken Monkey Sleep Hack?

Sleep is supposed to be effortless —just lay on your bed, close your eyes, and drift off. Yet, for many of us, it is not the same anymore. Bedtime became handling a flood of thoughts and worries. Additionally, the thoughts

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The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health and Well-being

Quality sleep is crucial for maintaining overall health—physical, mental, and emotional. Without sufficient sleep, we may experience effects the following day, such as decreased energy levels needed to function optimally. A healthy adult typically needs 6-8 hours of sleep each

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Managing Bipolar Disorder: Impact of Treatment Options

Mood swings are common in day-to-day living. But imagine having to lead a normal life amidst extreme mood swings. Exceptionally high energy levels characterize a manic phase. Then there comes an extremely depressing phase. For some these episodes alternate. How

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Digital Solutions to Sleep, no longer a Dream!

Sleep Problems have the potential to become the next Mental Pandemic considering their strikingly high global prevalence in the past decade. Scientific evidence suggests that the prevalence of ‘sleeplessness’ is as high as 50-60% amongst slightly older adults, females and

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