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Negative Effects of Sleep Disorders
Sleep is a restorative process that allows your body and mind to recover from an active day. An essential component of being a healthy individual is a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, millions of people suffer from sleep problems. The National Sleep Foundation conducted surveys that revealed that at least 40 million Americans suffer from a variety of sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having, sleep problem a few night a week. Additionally, many children experience sleep problems. Finding the cause of your sleep problems is crucial, as poor sleep can negatively affect your health in numerous ways, including the following:
- Higher incidence of hypertension
- Increased cardiac arrhythmias at night
- Hyperactivity in children
- Excessive weight gain
- Diabetes - development and poor control
- Irritability and depression
- Higher mortality and morbidity
- Earlier onset of Alzheimer's
- Increased incidence of traffic and occupational accidents
- Poor job performance
- Poor school performance
- Lack of focus
- Lack of energy
If you or your child is suffereing from a sleep problem, make an appointment with Dr. Bray today by CONTACTING US.