In today's society, rest is something Americans don't do enough, particularly when it comes to sleeping. While increased demands at work and home certainly play a factor in our sleeplessness, many people experience sleep deprivation because of a chronic, and often undiagnosed, sleep disorder. In fact, at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and another 20 million struggle with occasional sleep difficulties.
Insomnia can result from stress, jet lag, diet, or many other factors.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - A disorder of interrupted breathing during sleep, frequently due to obstructive tissue in the upper respiratory system. Loud, habitual snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea. RLS is often found in middle aged or older adults. Narcolepsy - Affects an estimated 250,000 Americans. If you suffer from a sleep disorder GW Hospital offers a Sleep Center through The George Washington Neurological Institute, one of the metropolitan area's premier neurological centers.