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While You Were Sleeping Issue 33 | January 15, 2024 Insomnia may look a lot like restlessness at first, as both involve trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. However, insomnia is a sleep disorder that can lead to physical and mental health impairments, including difficulty concentrating, irritability, and even heart disease. If you struggle with symptoms of insomnia, join us as we look closer at the condition.   In today's newsletter edition, we'll cover: The symptoms and causes of insomnia, and how it's diagnosed How light therapy can be used to relieve insomnia Insomnia-related trivia The Symptoms, Causes, and Impacts of Insomnia Insomnia looks different for everyone, and even has varying effects on our mind and bodily functions during the night and day. Check out our deep dive into the various symptoms, possible causes, and even treatments of insomnia. Learn More Sleep Quiz Which of the following is not a type of insomnia?   A. Short-term insomnia B. Sleep maintenance insomnia C. Sleep onset insomnia D. Late awakening insomnia   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Light Therapy As Insomnia Relief Though we typically sleep in the dark, the right light at the right time has actually been proven to improve sleep quality, especially for those with insomnia and other sleep disorders. Find out more about how light therapy works and how to use it as treatment for insomnia. Sleep Tip of the Week If you have been in bed for 20 to 30 minutes without falling asleep, get out of bed and do a calming activity. Does Insomnia Increase the Risk of a Heart Attack? It's no secret by now that both sleep quantity and quality are vital to our overall health. In a review published in Clinical Cardiology, insomnia was linked to an increased risk of having a heart attack. Check out more on the review's findings, including steps for reclaiming your rest.   Quiz Answer The correct answer is D. Late awakening insomnia. There are several types of insomnia. While late awakening insomnia is not currently one of those types, early morning awakening insomnia is. This form of insomnia involves waking up well before you plan to, which keeps you from getting the amount of sleep you need to function.

Newsletter Curator: Taylor Presley | Content Analyst Even though I don't struggle with insomnia, I've been able to share what I've learned about the condition with those I care about that do experience symptoms.

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