Sleep & Disease

Circadian disruption and sleep restriction contributing factors Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis…

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder involving recurrent seizures. A seizure, also called convulsion, is a sudden change in behavior caused by increased electrical…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a brain disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, memory, speech, and ability to carry out daily activities. With AD…

Sleep problems like insomnia can be caused by many different factors, including chronic pain, acid reflux, and depression.  But did you know that…

Treatment of allergic rhinitis (allergies) begins with a diagnosis of allergies. A history and physical examination is the first step. Your physician will…

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a term used to describe hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and/or impulsivity. It is a common condition that begins in childhood…

For people juggling family, work, and a personal life, feeling exhausted may seem like it’s just par for the course. In fact, it’s…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for lung disorders such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases chronic asthma.…

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis (allergies) include: nasal congestion sore throat coughing sneezing runny nose headache Allergic rhinitis is sometimes associated with itchy, watery…

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained even after…