Sleep disorders may not affect many healthy people, but do affect up to 50% of cancer patients; the most sleep disorders in the latter group are insomnia and irregular cycle of sleeping and waking. The reasons for sleep disorders in cancer patients are various and can include:Physical changes brought about by Read more…
Oncologists recognize fatigue as being one of the most common complaints from cancer sufferers. Moreover, fatigue is one of the symptoms that cancer patients are most concerned about. Less understood are the various elements of fatigue, including psychological factors (stress, anxiety, depression), physiological factors (menopause, anemia, pain), and chronobiological factors (disorder Read more…
Insomnia is a common occurrence among the elderly population. Some research even suggests that it affects over 50% of seniors. Whilst it is common for one’s sleeping patterns to adjust with age, the onset of insomnia is a greater issue that might require medical attention. Many sufferers of insomnia attempt to Read more…
Also known as sleep hyperhidrosis, night sweats are an unwanted problem associated with sleeping where the sufferer experiences persistent sweating that drenches their sheets and/or pajamas, and occurs independently in all climates and isn’t associated with environmental factors. Table of Contents Quick Navigation What causes night sweatsNot actually night sweatsHealth Read more…
You feel tired all day, you struggle to concentrate at work, your whole evening is spent looking forward to bedtime, and then you get under the covers, and …nothing. Despite your mind concentrating on sleep ALL DAY, you finally get in bed and can’t switch off. As children, our parents set Read more…