What do we mean by insomnia? Insomnia literally means absence of sleep. From a practical point of view, it generally refers to a sleep that is considered insufficient, unsatisfactory or unrefreshing. In this context, the problem referred to may be difficulty in falling asleep initially (insomnia of conciliation), difficulty in maintaining continuity of sleep (maintenance … Read more
The scientific evidence on possible sleep pathologies in children has been increasing over the last few years. Research work has been constant and, thanks to the contribution of many specialist doctors, it has been possible to diagnose cases and discover new treatments for very specific pathologies. With regard to children’s sleep, the discoveries have allowed … Read more
95% of the population snores at some point in their lives. Normally, snoring is more frequent in men than in women, but the proportion becomes equal after menopause. Thus, it is a socially accepted fact that men snore and women endure this horrible nightmare. Until now, no one consulted a doctor for snoring, as it … Read more
Not getting a good night’s sleep is something that can happen to anyone. The problem is when that bad night is repeated on a regular basis over the next few weeks. Actually, although it may be hard to believe, approximately one third of the world’s population is affected by this disorder, according to the Spanish … Read more
When we sleep it happens as if we were descending steps of a staircase. The first one is the superficial sleep, then comes the deep sleep and, after an hour and a half of being asleep in this phase, the so-called REM sleep appears. What exactly is the REM sleep phase and when does it … Read more
When we talk about sleep, it is important to maintain regularity in habits. In the case of food it is also very important. Since our whole body lives in circadian rhythm and, therefore, just as we establish routines and margins at bedtime, it is important to do the same with meals when having breakfast, snacks … Read more
Insomnia is a disorder described by patients as difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, or waking up before the time they consider usual. In addition to this nocturnal disturbance, patients are also affected in their quality of life because they have not had a good night’s rest. In general, they have difficulty … Read more
Who is most at risk for sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is more common in men than in women. The incidence increases after the age of 40 years and in women mainly after menopause. What are the health consequences of sleep apnea? Sleep apnea generates multiple consequences that depend mainly on the severity of the condition. … Read more
Sleepwalking and sleep paralysis are two sleep disorders classified within the international classification of sleep disorders (ICSD-3) and belong to the group of parasomnias. Sleepwalking specifically belongs to the NREM sleep parasomnias and sleep paralysis to the REM sleep parasomnias. What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is a behavioral disturbance during the night that occurs in 5 … Read more
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during the night while we sleep. During sleep the muscles relax and the upper airway narrows or closes. As a consequence, the air we receive decreases and the concentration of oxygen in the blood decreases. The brain is very sensitive … Read more