Sleep Disorder Problems: Finding Help

50 to 70 million people in the United States have sleep disorders, according to the American Sleep Association. Astounding numbers – but why is that such a big health concern?

“250,000 drivers fall asleep at the wheel each day. Driving drowsy can cause a crash every 25 seconds, an injury every minute, and a fatality every 70 minutes,”

says Talene Churukian, DO, MPH, with a sub-specialty in sleep medicine, citing a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Churukian is medical director of Eisenhower Sleep Center in Palm Desert, CA.

Clearly, so many people falling asleep at the wheel is a substantial problem for all of us… and that’s just one of the dangers that can come from sleep disorders. Is it any wonder that the CDC declared sleep disorders – disrupted sleep and lack of sleep – a public health epidemic?

Talene Churukian, DO, MPH

 

So how can you get good quality, refreshing sleep? And how much sleep do we really need? Dr. Churukian has a number of thoughts on those topics and more and offers some helpful information in this Health Insights audio blog post – Sleep Disorder Problems: Finding Help, including:

  • Sleep study overview
  • Hours of sleep needed
  • Sleep deprivation risks
  • Good sleep hygiene behaviors
  • Sleep apnea symptoms and treatments

Who knew there was so much at risk when we don’t get adequate, restful sleep on a regular basis? Or that so many of us are experiencing difficulty? These topics and more are covered in this informative audio podcast.

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – listen to this informative podcast about sleep disorders and share it with your friends and family, too. Click here to learn more about the Eisenhower Sleep Center. More great AUDIO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library. Do you also enjoy VIDEO? Visit the Eisenhower Video Library as well!

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