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8 Common (And Terrible) Sleep Disorders

Good night, sleep tight—don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Has a crueler phrase ever been spoken? Not only does this bedtime wish assume that your bed is infested with parasitic insects (who will listen to your anti-biting argument) but it seems to take a good night’s rest for granted. The harsh reality is that few adults sleep tight. The National Sleep Foundation’s most recent Sleep Index study revealed that 35% of adults rated their sleep as “poor” or “fair,” and 25% reported that they did not wake up feeling refreshed at least once during the previous seven days. The CDC has even declared insufficient sleep a national health epidemic.

Unfortunately, for a portion of the nation, there…

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 8 Common (And Terrible) Sleep Disorders

From insomnia to sleep terrors, here are the most common impediments to nightly rest.

Sleep Disorders Australia

Sleep Disorders Australia is a voluntary group offering assistance and support to those persons and their families who are living with sleep disorders throughout Australia. Membership is available to all sufferers, members of their family, medical professionals, and any member of the public who has an interest in the area of sleep disorders.

SleepDisordersGuide.com

Learn more about sleep disorders including sleep apnea.

National Sleep Foundation

Insomnia is a common sleep problem for adults. The National Institutes of Health estimates that roughly 30 percent of the general population complains of sleep disruption.

Sleep Education

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