Age Factors in Sleep Disorders
April 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Most of us take sleep for granted. We see it as a natural part of life that just happens. However, once you are nearing retirement age, the natural ability to fall asleep and stay asleep slowly loses its grip on you. Many older adults have problems sleeping and think the problem is just a part of the process of growing older. They need to understand that there are some steps they can take to increase their chances of getting a good night’s sleep.
First of all, as we grow older, the body produces less of the chemicals that help your body recognize when it’s time to sleep and wake up. The main ingredient in this chemical makeup is melatonin. When our body stops making enough of this key chemical, your inner clock, or circadian rhythm, is thrown off. You might find that you never really fall into a deep, restful sleep because you are waking up several times a night, or have trouble even falling asleep. Older people often wake up too early as well. This can be quite frustrating considering that you need the same amount of sleep that you did before. You sometimes might have to take naps to compensate for your tiredness during the day. Read the rest of this entry »
Why Sleep?
March 17th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Let’s go back to the basics again. They are important. Technorati Profile
Sleep needs no definition, especially for most people who have longed for the sweet experience of deep slumber. Sleep may be defined as that stage in which a person is supposed to experience total relaxation of body and mind. During sleep, a person is less conscious and less active but his brain is at work.
Proper sleep is important if a person is to keep to his normal duties the next working day. A person who gets little sleep will be more irritable, less focused and more fatigued the next day. Getting less sleep for one night can be an irritant to most people; getting less sleep for weeks can be extremely detrimental to health.
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Sleep Like a Baby
February 19th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Hi, and welcome to SleepLessons.com. My name is Richard Killey, and, yes, I do sleep like a baby. Always have. One of the precious blessings in my life.
You are probably here because you have trouble sleeping. I hope that the articles and advice that I find and present on this site help you become a better sleeper.
Richard
