What’s the Big Deal About Insomnia?

What’s the Big Deal About Insomnia?

Approximately 40% of Americans experience symptoms of insomnia each year. 15% of these individuals suffer from persistent insomnia. This is defined by duration of longer than one month and persistent symptoms on two or more follow-up visits with their health care...
Childhood Sleep Problems

Childhood Sleep Problems

Childhood insomnia is estimated to occur in 20 to 30% of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  If untreated, approximately 80% will continue to experience problems with falling or staying asleep when followed three years later.  It not only results in significant...
Vacation Travel Tips for Better Sleep

Vacation Travel Tips for Better Sleep

Whether you are traveling a hundred miles by car or across many time zones by plane, your sleep is very important. Here are some tips that might help. If you are traveling by car, make sure you get a good night’s sleep before the journey. Stop every two hours to...
Key Facts About the Most Common Sleep Disorder

Key Facts About the Most Common Sleep Disorder

Up to 30% of Americans complain of insomnia—but what does this common sleep disorder entail? If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you could have insomnia. Understanding the facts about this disorder can help you recognize it and seek the answers you...
A Good Night’s Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep

By Robert Rosenberg, DO What you need to know to get a good night’s sleep: We know that 30% of the American population is sleeping less than six and one-half hours a night.  We also know that 15% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia.  So what can we do to improve...
Insomnia: The Most Common Sleep Disorder

Insomnia: The Most Common Sleep Disorder

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. Approximately, 30% of the population complains of: difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or early morning awakenings. There are two major schools of thought as to why someone might suffer from...