Search Results for: dreaming

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  REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

  December 18, 2023

  REM sleep behavior disorder is a rare but serious sleep problem. Many people who have it go on to develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 10 Minute Read

  Sleep Health: Keeping Your Body and Mind Rested

  May 2, 2022

  Sleep regulates your body and mind — keeping you healthy, alert, and energized for life's responsibilities. Get the facts on sleep health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Important Health Topics for Young Adults, New Year - Living and Wellness

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Types of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

  November 26, 2021

  There are two main types of epilepsy: focal seizure disorders and generalized seizure disorders. Learn about the types of epilepsy and their symptoms.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  A New Kidney Transformed Bobbie’s Life

  September 21, 2021

  Bobbie Millward, 50, of Bellefonte, Pa., knew that a genetic disease would eventually lead her down the path to a kidney transplant.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant

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• Article - 12 Minute Read

  The Importance of Sleep

  March 9, 2022

  Always feeling tired? Take a look at some expert tips on how to get the best night's sleep.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

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• Videos

  Video: A Conversation with Dr. Abhi Humar and Cam Heyward

  July 13, 2023

  Dr. Abhi Humar talks about the importance of living liver donors with special guest Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cam heyward, dr. abhi humar, liver donation, living liver donor, organ donation, Transplant Services, video

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  What is Sleep Debt and How Do You Repay it?

  November 6, 2016

  Sleep debt is the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep. Can you really catch up? What effect does sleeplessness have on your health?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: sleep, sleep debt, sleep disorder, sleeplessness

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  ADHD and Autism: What’s the Connection?

  January 19, 2022

  Autism and ADHD share many symptoms, but they are very different conditions. Learn what sets autism and ADHD apart with our guide.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behavioral health, neurodiversity, neurological conditions

  

• Article - 1 Minute Read

  Do Our Dreams Have Meaning?

  March 16, 2016

  We don't really know why we have dreams or their purpose, but scientists hold many theories. Learn more about why dreams happen and what they might mean.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain activity, cerebral cortex, dreaming, dreams, lucid dream, parts of the brain, rapid eye movement