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Confusional Arousals

Lori Shields2025-06-02T15:38:05-04:00June 1st, 2025|

Confusional arousals are a type of sleep disorder characterized by unusual or confused behavior upon waking or shortly afterward. During [...]

Using a Sleep Diary

Lori Shields2025-05-16T16:26:41-04:00May 1st, 2025|

A sleep diary is a daily record of your sleep patterns and habits. It allows you to monitor when you [...]

Treating Nightmares in People with Narcolepsy Part 2

Lori Shields2025-04-02T13:47:15-04:00April 1st, 2025|

Two possible new methods for treating nightmares in people with narcolepsy were discovered in a recent study. Northwestern Medicine researchers explored [...]

Treating Nightmares in People with Narcolepsy Part 1

Lori Shields2025-04-02T13:46:41-04:00March 1st, 2025|

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep-related hallucinations, sleep paralysis, [...]

The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule Part 3

Lori Shields2025-02-03T17:58:30-05:00February 1st, 2025|

Our final blog in the series on the 10-3-2-1-0 rule talks about what you need to know before trying the [...]

The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule Part 2

Lori Shields2025-01-03T15:34:38-05:00January 1st, 2025|

As discussed in last month’s blog (The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule Part 1 - Lakeland Regional Health Sleep Disorders Center), the [...]

The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule Part 1

Lori Shields2025-01-03T15:33:03-05:00December 1st, 2024|

What is the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule? The rule, originally coined by a sports medicine doctor, breaks down several factors that [...]

Worried Sleep

Lori Shields2024-11-01T08:40:09-04:00November 1st, 2024|

A recent survey identified some stressors behind sleepless nights: Election day (election night fatigue is real) Financial concerns/job security Global [...]