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  2. Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia

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    In Southern Italy, sleep paralysis is usually explained with the presence of a sprite standing on the people's chest: if the person manages to catch the sprite (or steal his hat), in exchange for his freedom (or to have his hat back) he can reveal the hiding place of a rich treasure; this sprite has different names in different regions of Italy ...

  3. HEALTH CHECK: Why Can't I Sleep? [Video] - AOL

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    Dr. Nooristani, the CEO of Balance7, explains some of the factors that may put you at risk of becoming diabetic while also offering advice on prevention. #PaidForContent

  4. Fatal insomnia - Wikipedia

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    Fatal insomnia is an extremely rare neurodegenerative prion disease that results in trouble sleeping as its hallmark symptom. [2] The majority of cases are familial (fatal familial insomnia [FFI]), stemming from a mutation in the PRNP gene, with the remainder of cases occurring sporadically (sporadic fatal insomnia [sFI]).

  5. Is sleeping on your back or side healthier? Experts reveal ...

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    Sleep lines. Back-sleeping benefits and downsides. Sleeping on the back is also considered healthy and is associated with various health benefits. Back-sleeping is safe for most people, especially ...

  6. Is there a correct way to nap? [Video] - AOL

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    Follow these tips to maximize your nap time

  7. Delayed sleep phase disorder - Wikipedia

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    The current formal name established in the third edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) is delayed sleep-wake phase disorder. Earlier, and still common, names include delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), delayed sleep phase type (DSPT), and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. [37]

  8. Sleep inversion - Wikipedia

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    Sleep inversion may be a symptom of elevated blood ammonia levels [2] and is often an early symptom of hepatic encephalopathy. [3] Sleep inversion is a feature of African trypanosomiasis, after which the disease takes its common name, "African sleeping sickness"; [4] sleep-wake cycle disturbances are the most common indication that the disease has reached the stage where infection spreads into ...

  9. 7 secrets to the perfect nap, according to sleep experts ...

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    If you intend to go to sleep by 11 p.m., for example, you won’t want to nap any later than 3 p.m. ... Wake back up with a post-nap routine. Just as waking up in the mornings feels easier after ...