The American Academy of Sleep Medicine takes insomnia so seriously that it has designated an Insomnia Awareness Day. According to their researchers, 30 to 35 percent of U.S. adults have at least brief bouts of sleeplessness. Around 10 percent have a chronic disorder. Left untreated, insomnia is more than a mere annoyance. In 2011, CNN reported that insomnia-related sick days and poor job performance drain $63 billion from the economy every year.
Living with fibromyalgia means you’re dealing with a wide range of different symptoms each day. And one of the most common symptoms is a headache. Both headaches and migraines frequently affect fibromyalgia sufferers – so is there a connection between this symptom and the condition itself?
Most hair loss is just one more indignity of the aging process. By age 50, around 85 percent of men and 40 percent of women have thinning hair. The rate at which your hair thins depends largely on heredity. Other common causes of hair loss include stress, hormonal changes, certain medical conditions, and some medications. But did you know that a poor diet can accelerate hair loss? Here are five eating habits that contribute to the problem.
Caffeine is a substance that most of us consume daily. It is often used to help individuals stay alert and energized. But, you may not be aware that, in large doses, it can be fatal.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. It’s a very unpredictable condition, and symptoms vary from person to person. For some patients, symptoms are so mild that they don’t require treatment. For others, even the simplest tasks are challenging.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It also causes many other troublesome symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, mood problems, and insomnia. Although fibromyalgia occurs in people of all ages, women are twice as likely to develop it than men. It’s generally a lifelong condition, and its symptoms can severely impact your daily life.