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Why You Can’t Sleep: Uncovering the Secrets of Insomnia and How to Fix It

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is manifested by challenges falling asleep, staying asleep, or having quality sleep. Insomnia affects even people who have the time and ideal sleeping environments. Short-term insomnia takes place for a few days or weeks but often does not exceed three months. It is usually associated with acute stress, such as grief or a significant illness. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, takes longer than three months. It is also associated with daytime symptoms such as distress about the inability to fall asleep, resulting in anxiety that may create a vicious cycle. Sleep is so tiresome I have to take regular breaks - Chatterbox Insomnia may result in or worsen health conditions . It affects how well crucial organs such as the heart and brain work. These conditions include asthma, heart problems, mental health conditions, chronic pain, pregnancy complications, reduced immune system functionality, and poor metabolism. Insomnia can adverse...

What and Why of Sleep

What is Sleep? We spend a significant portion of our days and our lives sleeping. It might be the activity that we spend the most time on. But what is it? It is one of those aspects of life that we are so used to that we give little thought to. However, sleep is mentioned as one of the core pillars of a healthy lifestyle alongside other elements such as proper nutrition and exercise. Sleep quality and duration have impacts on work stress, general satisfaction with life, and subjective accounts of health and well-being. The importance of sleep is perhaps best appreciated when its absence is felt. There are significant adverse effects on physical, mental, and overall well-being when one is sleep-deprived. Sleep deprivation is affected by the time slept and the quality of sleep. It plays a significant role in determining various aspects of personal well-being.  While much is known about sleep's effects and its extensive role in determining health, defining what sleep is and why it ...