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Common Sleep Facts

  1. An estimated 10-30% of adults snore according to the AmericanAcademy of Sleep Medicine
  2. The heart which works day and night, slows down during sleep
  3. Your sleeping pattern shifts as you grow older
  4. People who work rotating shifts often find it difficult to get enough sleep
  5. Eating heavy or spicy foods before bed can interfere with your sleep by causing heartburn
  6. Disturbed sleep is one of the many symptoms of depression.
  7. Insomnia disturbs your waking hours as well as your sleeping hours.
  8. Have you heard this before?
    “My spouse said I stopped breathing while I was asleep!”
    If so then you may suffer from OSAS or Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.
  9. The most common complaint of people with OSAS is excessive daytime sleepiness.
  10. Relaxation, exercise, and meditation are sometimes beneficial in controlling sleep problems .