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Asthma in Athletes

Exercise-induced asthma is characterized by inflammation and the onset of asthma symptoms associated with high-intensity exercise.

6 Mar 2016

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder marked by symptoms of unpleasant sensations and an uncontrollable desire to move the legs.

6 Mar 2016

What Does Polysomnography Involve?

Polysomnography is a non-invasive and painless test performed while the individual is asleep.

6 Mar 2016

What is the Circadian Rhythm?

Circadian rhythm refers to physical, mental and behavioral changes that occur in most organisms over a 24-hour cycle, primarily regulated by light or darkness.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia (Hypersomnolence) Symptoms and Diagnosis

Hypersomnia, also known as hypersomnolence, is a condition involving excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep on a recurring basis. Adolescents and young adults are most likely to be affected by the condition.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia Management

Primary or idiopathic hypersomnia is usually a chronic condition that involves excessive sleepiness during the day that is not relieved by naps.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia - Hypersomnolence

Hypersomnia refers to a condition of excessive sleepiness.

6 Mar 2016

Headache Causes and Triggers

A headache, also known as cephalalgia, is a pain that occurs in the region of the head, scalp or neck. It is a disorder of the nervous system. Most people experience headaches during their life with them affecting people from around their teenage years until into their fifties the most.

6 Mar 2016

How Do We Sense Pain?

Pain is a sensation that is triggered in the nervous system. It can be sharp or dull and last for short or long periods. Pain may be localized to a specific area of the body such as the abdomen, chest or back or it can be felt all over the body, such as when a person experiences all over muscle ache as a result of flu.

6 Mar 2016

History of Next Generation Sequencing

Next generation sequencing (NGS), often referred to as massively parallel sequencing or deep sequencing, refers to a DNA sequencing technology that enables sequencing of millions of small DNA fragments in unison. This generates a massive pool of data and NGS has revolutionized genomic research studies.

6 Mar 2016

Next Generation Sequencing: The Basics

Also known of as high throughput sequencing, next generation sequencing (NGS) is the term used to describe several modern sequencing technologies that enable scientists to sequence DNA and RNA at a much faster rate and more cheaply that Sanger sequencing, the technique previously used. NGS has revolutionized the study of molecular biology and genomics.

6 Mar 2016

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) Management

This article is about the management of delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD).

6 Mar 2016

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a type of sleep disorder that involve abnormalities in the timing of sleep.

6 Mar 2016

Brain Activity During Sleep

Brain activity is thought to play several important roles in the maintenance of physical, emotional, and mental health.

6 Mar 2016

Dyssomnia Sleep Disorders

Dyssomnia is a broad range of sleep disorders involving difficulty falling or remaining asleep, which can lead to excessive sleepiness during the day.

6 Mar 2016

Hypnotics and Sleep

Hypnotics are substances that increase sleepiness and may cause an individual to sleep or have a partial loss of consciousness. For this reason, hypnotics can be very useful to aid sleep in individuals that have difficulty sleeping, such as those that suffer from insomnia.

6 Mar 2016

Nutritional Effects on Sleep

Sleep is essential to promoting optimal health and performance, but there are a number of factors that affect sleep quality and quantity, including dietary intake. The consumption of food has a direct effect on the neurotransmitters that regulate the sleep cycle to enhance or worsen sleep.

6 Mar 2016

Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a sleep disorder that affects people who work irregular hours or in shift rotations.

6 Mar 2016

Nutritional Effects on Sleep

There are a number of factors that affect sleep quality and quantity, including dietary intake.

6 Mar 2016

Causes of Sleep Deprivation

There are various factors that may cause an individual to get insufficient sleep and lead to sleep deprivation, including environmental, habitual, medical and psychological causes. In many cases, the cause is multifactorial and several different factors play a role in the presentation of the condition.

6 Mar 2016