Sleep Disorders
This is the most common sleep disorder
What is insomnia
This is how many adults experience insomnia symptoms from time to time
What is 1 in 3
This is the most commonly recognized symptom of sleep apnea, famously compared to the sound of a lawn mower
What is snoring
This age group is most likely to have a sleep disorder
What is 65 and older
This is the minimum duration of symptoms required to classify insomnia as "chronic"
What is three months
When your body detects a lack of oxygen during sleep apnea, it does this to get your breathing again
What is wake you up just enough to continue breathing
A breathing disorder that involves repeated, involuntary pauses in breathing during sleep
What is sleep apnea
Unlike your friends staying up until 3am scrolling, a true insomniac mush actually be doing this when they cannot sleep
What is trying to fall asleep
Despite affecting 1 in 3 adults, sleep apnea is notable for this unfortunate reality regarding diagnosis
What is that most cases go undiagnosed
You should stop consuming this within 6 hours of going to sleep
What is caffeine
Beyond difficulty sleeping, these are the two key symptom categories associated with insomnia
What are mental health and cognitive functioning issues
Of the listed risk factors for sleep apnea, these three relate to personal lifestyle or habits rather than physical characteristics
What are alcohol use, smoking, and having a heart disorder
If you cannot fall sleep within 20 minutes, you should do this
What is get out of bed and do something relaxing, rather than than staying in bed
This is the first-line treatment for insomnia, used before seeking additional help in more disruptive cases
What is improving sleep hygiene and habits
Beyond the person suffering from it, sleep apnea is also listed as a health consequence for this unexpected victim
What is a sleep-deprived partner