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  • 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

    what is sleep debt
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    What the Heck Is Exploding Head Syndrome?

    October 25, 2016

    Exploding Head Syndrome is a condition in which a person perceives a loud noise, such as a gunshot, explosion, or loud crash, when falling asleep. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: exploding head syndrome, sleep disorder

  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Sleep Deprivation Side Effects: How Sleep Loss Affects Your Body

    October 21, 2016

    Sleep deprivation side effects include weight gain and low libido. Get the facts on how sleep loss affects your body. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sleep Health

    Tagged with: sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep loss, stroke

    sleep deprivation side effects
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  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

    April 12, 2015

    Ever wake up from a deep sleep anxious and unable to move? This could be sleep paralysis. Learn about the causes of sleep paralysis and how to prevent it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

    Tagged with: hallucination, hallucinations, lack of sleep, nightmare, rapid eye movement, REM, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep paralysis

    Learn more about sleep paralysis

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