Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are medical conditions that repeatedly disrupt your normal sleep patterns, affecting your ability to get restful, continuous sleep. There are more than 80 distinct types of sleep disorders. Over time, these disruptions can severely impact your physical and mental health, increasing risks for obesity, type 2 diabetes, depression, and heart disease.

The 5 Most Common Sleep Disorders

• Insomnia: Persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.
• Sleep Apnea: Temporary pauses in breathing during sleep due to narrow or obstructed airways.
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): An intense, crawling urge to move the legs, mostly during the evening.
• Narcolepsy: A neurological disorder causing extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden “sleep attacks”.
• Parasomnias: Disruptive behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking, night terrors, or sleep talking