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    What Is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

    July 9, 2019

    Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm disorder that affects your quality of sleep and your day-to-day life. Learn about treatments at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: circadian rhythm disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, insomnia, light therapy

    sleep remedies
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    Perimenopause: How to Spot the First Signs of Menopause

    October 16, 2018

    Menopause doesn't happen overnight. Here's how to spot the early signs and symptoms of menopause, and when you need to speak with your doctor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: hot flashes, insomnia, menopause, mood swings, perimenopause, womens health

    Elder woman
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Is Non-24? A Deep Dive into Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder

    March 22, 2018

    Non-24 is a circadian rhythm disorder that causes trouble sleeping and waking. It occurs when your body's clock is a bit off from the usual 24-hour cycle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: circadian rhythm, circadian rhythm disorder, energy, insomnia, no sleep, non-24, sleep deprivation, sleeping, sleeplessness

    What is non-24? Learn more about the condition non-24
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    How Sleep and Depression Are Related

    January 15, 2018

    Sleep and depression have a clear connection that scientists still don't fully understand. Learn more about risk factors and treatment options. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: depression, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, UPMC's Center for Sleep Disorders

    Man who just woke up
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    Microsleeping: Is It Dangerous?

    August 24, 2016

    Microsleeping is brief episodes of sleep or loss of attention, and in some cases it's deadly. Prevent microsleeping with these tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: insomnia, micro-sleeping, sleep

    what is microsleeping
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    Infographic: 6 Common Sleep Disorders

    May 17, 2015

    Read about the common sleep disorders that could be keeping your body from getting the sleep it needs, which can lead to bigger problems down the road. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: infographic, insomnia, medical mondays, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking

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    Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your Brain

    December 29, 2014

    Learn more about how bad habits, including substance and alcohol abuse, poor diet, and lack of reading, can negatively affect your brain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: addiction, alcohol, bad habits, brain health, depression, insomnia, junk food, lack of sleep, magnesium, memory loss, permanent mood disorders, Reading, sleep deprivation, smoking, toxic chemicals, vitamin b1, Vitamin B1 deficiency

    man drinking alone
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    Sleep Zombie? 10 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

    October 20, 2014

    Over 12 million Americans feel the effects from sleep apnea, which can cause serious health problems and even deadly accidents if left untreated. Learn mor Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: headaches, insomnia, sleep, sleep zombie, sleepiness, snoring, UPMC Sleep Medicine Center, zombie

    Woman Sleeping
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Counting Sheep? How Sleep Deprivation Affects your Brain

    September 12, 2014

    Learn more about how sleep deprivation can affect your brain and discover a few tips to help regulate your sleeping patterns. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: insomnia, lack of sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation

    sleepy owls
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