The most common sleep disorders explained
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Struggling to sleep at night can have a big impact on your health and overall wellbeing. We spoke to Carolyn Burke, a certified sleep coach from The Sleep Advisor, who talked us through the steps of addressing sleep disorders and some of the current treatment plans that are available.
By Anna Ashbarry
What is a sleep disorder?
A sleep disorder is a condition where a person is tired but unable to sleep. This results in a lack of sleep quality and not getting enough hours of sleep per night. It also affects the time of night when a person starts to feel tired, plus their overall health and life quality.
There are many different types of sleep disorders, all with their own symptoms, causes and treatments.
What are the most common sleep disorders?
Adults and children can be affected by sleep disorders. Children typically require more sleep than adults so sometimes, it can be harder to recognise if your child has a sleep disorder. Read on to learn more about the different types of sleepi...
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