Sleep Health and Sleep Disorders

Also known asSleep Disorders · Sleep Problems · Sleep Issues · 睡眠问题 · 睡眠障碍

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep. What and when we eat affects how we sleep, and how we sleep affects appetite, weight and blood sugar the next day. See also the main Sleep section.

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Insomnia

Trouble falling or staying asleep. The best treatment is a sleep programme (CBT-I), and what and when you eat and drink helps.

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Sleep Apnea

Breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Excess weight and alcohol make it worse, and losing weight can improve it.

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Poor Sleep Quality

Sleeping enough hours but waking tired. Meal timing, caffeine, alcohol and routine all affect how deep and restful sleep is.

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Daytime Sleepiness

Feeling very tired or dozing off during the day has many causes, from too little sleep to sleep apnoea, anaemia or an underactive thyroid.

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Shift-Work Sleep Problems

Working nights or rotating shifts upsets the body clock. When and what you eat helps protect sleep, weight and blood sugar.

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Restless Legs Symptoms

An urge to move the legs, worst in the evening and at rest. Low iron is a common, treatable contributor, so ask for a blood test before taking supplements.

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Sleep and Stress

Stress disturbs sleep, and poor sleep makes stress and cravings worse. Food habits and a wind-down routine help break the cycle.

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