Death from sleep apnea

People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are at the greatest risk for sleep apnea death. According to medical experts, the time of day from midnight to six in the morning is the most dangerous time for OSA sufferers to have heart attacks in their sleep and not wake up. In an astonishing five to [...]

Teeth Grinding in Sleep

Teeth grinding in Sleep is a condition called bruxism. Although bruxism generally involves grinding of the teeth, clenching of the teeth could also be a symptom. Most times the grinding is done unconsciously, but sometimes it also happens in a conscious state. Of course many of those who suffer from bruxism during their sleep don’t [...]

Narcolepsy: A Short Introduction

Introduction Narcolepsy is a sleep-wake disorder characterized by sleep attacks. These attacks occur in daytime and patients with narcolepsy can do little to overcome them. Cause The exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown. It is probably a combination of genetic and environmental factors which develops to narcolepsy. Scientific research has shown that almost all people [...]