Medical articles of Sleep disorders

10/01/2023
Dr Alka Patel
Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Longevity Coach
Is it normal to always feel tired?
Revered lifestyle medicine physician, longevity coach and general practitioner Dr Alka Patel gives invaluable, expert advice on how to reduce tiredness and improve sleep habits in this informative article.
05/09/2022
Mr Christopher Pepper
Paediatric ENT Specialist
Paediatric sleep disorders: An expert overview of medical conditions such as sleep apnoea
When children have sleep apnoea, a good night's sleep is easier said than done. This condition can significantly affect both the child's and their family's/carers' quality of life, and leading consultant paediatric otolaryngologist Mr Christopher Pepper is here to explain all about how this happens and what can be done about it.
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06/05/2022
Dr Mark Rosenthal
Paediatric Pulmonologist
Sleep disorders in children: Answering the questions keeping parents up at night
Paediatric sleep disorders can cause perplexing issues for parents, with symptoms like snoring, failure to settle and parasomnias. It's good to know that there's medical assistance and advice which can relieve these deeply stressful situations. Leading consultant paediatrician and pulmonologist Dr Mark Rosenthal is here to put various sleep disorders to bed in this informative article.
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23/02/2021
Dr Catherine Sykes
Psychologist
How to break the insomnia cycle and rebalance your immune system
Getting enough sleep optimises your metabolism and makes you maximally prepared in case you get sick. However, it prevents not only physical but psychological problems too, which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find that you can't sleep and are stuck in an insomnia cycle, renowned chartered psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes explains in this article what you can do to break it and get your life back on track.
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15/04/2020
Dr Muhammed Raashed
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity
Between 10-20% of all obese people suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and since 30% of the adult population in the UK is now obese, the prevalence of OSA is fairly high. Top consultant respiratory physician, Dr Muhammed Raashed explains the relationship between OSA and obesity, the health risks this condition carries and the type of treatment that is available so you can have a better night's sleep.
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30/03/2020
Professor Matthew Walker
Neurologist
Parasomnias explained: what are they and how are they treated?
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders such as night terrors, sleepwalking and sleep behavioural disorders. They happen during REM and non-REM sleep and can be very troublesome for those who are affected by them. Professor Matthew Walker is on hand to explain what these are, why they happen and how they are dealt with.
26/03/2020
Dr Marie Clarke
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
How CBT helps teenagers take on depression, anxiety and sleep problems
If your teenage son or daughter is struggling with depression, anxiety or a sleep problem, CBT can be a powerful and effective treatment to help them overcome one of the most common psychological conditions in teenagers. Dr Marie Clarke, a clinical psychologist from Birmingham explains more.
28/06/2019
Dr Vijay Hajela
Rheumatologist
What triggers fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia can leave you feeling absolutely drained and lacking in quality sleep. We've asked one of our top rheumatologists Dr Vijay Hajela to explain what the possible triggers of a fibromyalgia flare-up could be.
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04/10/2018
Dr Sue Peacock
Psychologist
5 tips for better sleep
It can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep with work pressure, stress and a million thoughts running through your head. We interviewed Top Doctor Sue Peacock about a recent talk she gave to find out what we can do to sleep better and wake up refreshed.
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