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Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.

Sleep apnoea

Sleep apnoea occurs when a person’s throat is partly or completely blocked while they are asleep. Discover more about symptoms, complications and treatment.

How to stop snoring

There are many causes of snoring, some of which are serious. If you or your household have concerns, you should see a doctor, and try some of these simple measures to stop it.

Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is a normal sleeping state which prevents you acting out your dreams. Find out about its causes, and preventative measures.

Sleep

Sleep helps us restore ourselves physically, as well as organise our brains. Find out here about the stages of sleep, healthy sleep habits and sleep disorders.

Treatment for insomnia

Learning healthy sleep habits and changing your lifestyle may help in the treatment of insomnia – it usually goes away without the need for further treatment.

Insomnia types, symptoms and causes

Having persistent insomnia can affect your everyday life. Learn more here about the different types of insomnia, the symptoms and the various causes.

Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into objects. Learn more about sleepwalking and whether you should see a doctor.

Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medication. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

Causes of ADHD

The causes of ADHD are not fully known. It is thought that genetic and environmental factors can interact, creating changes in brain development and function.