BETTER-SLEEP

Insomnia is simply the inability to fall asleep easily or not being able to stay asleep. Sleep difficulties that last for longer than a month and affect daytime functioning are generally labeled insomnia. Nearly 50% of adult Americans report that they have had insomnia at some time. Women are 40% more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. Insomnia has many different causes both physical and psychological.

Some of the physical causes of insomnia are chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, medications, hormonal imbalances, and environmental issues. Chronic pain and restless leg syndrome are only two of the disorders that can cause insomnia. Disorders such as these usually need medication to treat the insomnia if the underlying cause cannot

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