Sleep Health
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about sleep.
- Are shift workers at an increased risk for other health issues?
- Can people sleep too much? If so, what are the negative effects of too much sleep?
- How can exercise and good sleep work together to create better health?
- How can sleep affect someone’s desire or ability to exercise?
- How can someone tell the difference between snoring and sleep apnea?
- How does alcohol interfere with a good night’s sleep?
- How does insomnia affect a person’s health?
- How does napping affect a good night’s rest?
- How does sleep change as we age?
- How is restless legs syndrome connected to the brain?
- How many hours should the average person sleep per night?
- If left untreated, what are the effects of sleep apnea?
- Is insomnia common for older adults?
- Is it bad to eat just before going to bed?
- Is it bad to exercise right before going to bed?
- What are night terrors?
- What are some environmental changes a person can make to help them fall asleep?
- What are some key things people should do to get a good night’s sleep?
- What are some of the sleep issues that keep someone from getting adequate sleep?
- What are the side effects of sleep deprivation?
- What are the symptoms of restless legs syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of shift work sleep disorder?
- What can someone who is sleep deprived do to get back on a path toward a restful night’s sleep?
- What causes snoring and what can I do about it?
- What is narcolepsy?
- What is REM sleep and how is it helpful?
- What is restless legs syndrome?
- What is shift work sleep disorder?
- What is sleep talking?
- What is sleepwalking?
- What role does environment play in a person’s ability to fall asleep and stay asleep?
- What role does sleep play in preventive healthcare?
- What steps can older adults take to make sure they get the sleep they need?
Source: Anessa Alappatt, MD, Fairborn Medical Center; Joseph Allen, MD, Family Medicine of Vandalia; Mansi Amin, MD, SureCare Medical Center; Irina Gendler, MD, Troy Primary Care Physicians; Aaron Kaibas, DO, Upper Valley Cardiology; Christopher Lauricella, MD, Family Medicine of Vandalia; Angela Long-Prentice, MD, Northwest Dayton Physicians; Erin Mathews, MD, Vandalia Medical Center; Katrina Paulding, MD, Samaritan North Family Physicians; Melinda Ruff, MD, Centerville Family Medicine; Tammy Taylor, MD, The Pediatric Group; Pam Werner, MD, Miami Valley Primary Care; J. Layne Moore, MD, Clinical Neuroscience Institute; Mark Ringle, MD, Beavercreek Family Physicians
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