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Section TitleAbout Sleep Medicine
  • General Health Effects
  • Insomnia
  • Night Terrors
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
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    About Sleep Disorders

    Any condition that creates daytime drowsiness puts you at risk for mistakes and accidents. Every year, more than 100,000 traffic accidents are attributed to sleepy drivers. In addition to causing daytime drowsiness, disorders such as sleep apnea can also raise blood pressure and put you at greater risk for developing heart disease. Common sleep disorders include:

    • General Health Effects
    • Insomnia
    • Night Terrors
    • Restless Leg Syndrome
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Snoring


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