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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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