Sleep gives the body a chance to rest, to renew itself and strengthens the immune and nervous systems
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Take testTips for helping children and adolescents with sleep problems Sleep is especially important for children and adolescents, but research has shown that a large proportion of Icelandic children and adolescents are not getting enough sleep. If parents have children or adolescents who…
Continue readingChildren and adolescents on a reversal – the importance of nutrition and sleep for young Icelanders. Erna Sif Arnardóttir, PhD at the University of Iceland School of Medicine, and Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir, Professor at the University’s Faculty of Food and Nutrition,…
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Jet lag occurs when we travel between time zones, disrupting our circadian rhythm. The primary symptoms include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, stomach problems, mild sickness, and trouble falling asleep in the evening. The circadian rhythm, or the body clock, operates on…
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Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder, causing you to arise and perform various, everyday actions, while you are still asleep. During sleepwalking, the eyes are usually wide open but have a distant, glassy look to them. The subject may sit up…
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REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder that causes you to act out your dreams while sleeping. REM-sleep (rapid eye movement sleep) is the stage of sleep where dreaming usually occurs. Normally, when we sleep, our brain sends…
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Sleep in general We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep invigorates our body and mind, as well as supporting our immune- and nervous system. Without sleep, we would be unable to process our thoughts and emotions and keep…
Continue readingNeuroscience of sleep In this TED talk, circadian neuroscientist Russell Foster discusses the importance of sleep for our brain. He shares three popular theories about why we sleep, the effect of sleep deprivation on the society, and the relationship between sleep and mental health.
Continue readingSleep is your superpower In this TED talk, sleep expert Matthew Walker discusses the science on sleep‘s impact on learning, memory and immune system in addition to giving advice on how to improve your sleep.
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder, causing you to stop breathing, repeatedly, during sleep. The disorder is usually followed by excessive sleepiness. A breathing pause, or “apnea”, occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat fail…
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Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes irritation in your legs, sometimes described as a burning or itching sensation, followed by an uncontrollable urge to move them. The symptoms tend to get worse once you lay down to…
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
AASM is leading in sleep research in the United States
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National sleep foundation
Useful articles and information regarding sleep and sleep disorders
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Information on sleep research and sleep medicine in Europe
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Sleep education
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