While not considered a sleep disorder per se, these spontaneous, involuntary jerks nevertheless disrupt sleep to varying degrees. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get a good night’s sleep:
As a result, it is very different from gestures performed intentionally. Myoclonus is caused by an abnormal discharge of neurons (nerve cells).
According to Statistics Canada, in 2016-2017, 6.4% of Canadians reported having been diagnosed with sleep apnea. The condition affects more men (8.8%) than women (4.0%), and its prevalence increases with age, reaching 12.8% among 60- to 79-year-olds.
However, the study also estimates that around 80% of Canadians with sleep apnea are undiagnosed, which would represent almost 5.4 million people potentially affected without knowing it.
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