Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder is defined as a disruptive pattern of sleep, including difficulty falling asleep, excessive amounts of sleep or abnormal sleep behavior. Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders, many of them not knowing they have a disorder and certainly not realizing the harmful effects that lack of sleep can have on your overall health.

Types of Sleep Disorders.
Here is a list of the most common types of sleep disorders:

• Insomnia
• Sleep Apnea
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Snoring
  

Why you need a good night's sleep.
The most obvious reason that we need sleep is so that we are able to function - both physically and mentally - during the waking hours. Good sleep enables us to interact positively with others, think clearly, perform at a higher level in our careers and everyday tasks - and, of course - to feel rested. Sleep also allows our bodies to regenerate and heal tissues.

There are many things that you can do to get a better night's sleep. However, when you're unsure of the cause - the SleepCenter offers an in-depth sleep test to help pinpoint - and fix - the cause. Do you think you would be a good candidate for a sleep test? Click here to take our survey.

How much sleep do I need?
It is commonly heard that human beings need eight hours of sleep each night. While this is a good average, the amount of sleep needed for each person varies from about seven to nine hours per night. Some can sleep smaller amounts and feel just as rested as others who sleep a full nine hours.