Mental and behavioural disorders (668 contents)
Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disorders and physical factors (46 contents)
Is it worth going to bed at a fixed time?
Sleep is one of the most important elements of our lives, affecting our health, wellbeing and productivity. But is it worth going to bed at a fixed time? What impact does it have on our lives? In...
5 ways to get a good night's sleep
Healthy eating is more than just a diet. It's a lifestyle that promotes better physical and mental health. Eating healthily can help improve your quality of life, reduce your risk of many diseases...
Learn about the principles of healthy sleep
Healthy sleep is one of the most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. Despite this, we often neglect its quality, which leads to many health problems. In this article, we will take a look at...
Visiting a sexologist: when is it worth thinking about?
As recently as a dozen or so years ago, few people in Poland considered visiting a sexologist at all, but nowadays more and more people are taking advice from this type of specialist. When is it...
The impact of modern technology on your child's sleep
Although digitalisation and the latest technologies available at our fingertips have changed the world for the better in many ways, there is also the other side of the coin. Indeed, numerous studies...
How does the time change affect our bodies?
The annual changeover between summer and winter time causes a divergence of biological clocks, which has long-term consequences for health. Longer days, shorter nights and increased temperatures can...
ADHD and risk of substance abuse
ADHD is associated with children's attention difficulties and hyperactivity, but there are many other risks associated with the problem. One rather serious aspect is rarely mentioned - the use of...
Interrupted sleep causes migraine
Recent studies show that people suffering from sleep disorders are at risk of migraine. Intermittent sleep, poor quality, too little or, similarly, too much sleep are the most common triggers for...
Insomnia can adversely affect the microglia cells present in the brain
No-one needs to be convinced that sleep is simply essential for maintaining health. After all, it is often said that it is during sleep that various memories acquired during the day are consolidated...
The ideal length of a daytime nap
An afternoon nap is an escape from stress for some, while for others it saves them from fatigue and helps them recover. But what is the boundary between a nap and normal sleep? How long should it...
A warm bath makes it easier to fall asleep
It has been known for a long time, as even our grandmothers often said, that a warm bath is an excellent way to get a better night's sleep. The latest research by scientists shows when is the most...
Sleep disorders and their impact on blood pressure values
The fact that various sleep-related problems are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease has been mentioned for a long time - as an example, patients with obstructive sleep apnoea...
Sleep phases - is it worth knowing them?
Human sleep consists of 3 phases of NREM sleep and a subsequent REM sleep phase. The entire cycle lasts approximately 1.5 hours and repeats in succession.
7 rules for perfect sleep hygiene
Sleep hygiene is a set of actions performed and conditions in our bedroom that lead to an improvement in the quality of sleep and thus to a better, more effective rest.
Five faces of insomnia
Insomnia affects around ten per cent of the population. The main symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, but despite similar signs of the condition, the response to treatment for people...
What does our brain do when we sleep?
The role of sleep in human life is still not completely clear. What is known, however, are the consequences of sleep deprivation (deprivation) - these include mood, concentration and even serious...
Evening physical activity does not cause sleep problems
Many people often forgo evening exercise due to the prevailing belief that it contributes to the problem of insomnia. Previous research has suggested postponing physical activity until earlier in the...
How do you plan your sleep time?
Sleep specialists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommend that adults get more than 7 hours of sleep. However, in order to best select the number of hours needed for...
Most common causes of insomnia
Insomnia in a patient can already be diagnosed on the basis of his/her reported subjective complaints.
Alcoholisation of the vulva and perineum in the treatment of dyspareunia
Alcoholisation is a procedure for damaging the ganglia or nerve fibres that conduct pain stimuli from the anatomical areas concerned through the administration of an ethyl alcohol solution. In...
Sleep quality and its effects on the nervous system
Sleep is a physiological state and an essential element of life (like oxygen and water, among others). It ensures not only proper rest, but also the regeneration of bodily functions. Any...
Aggressive patient
The doctor-patient relationship is a specific type of interpersonal contact. In the therapeutic procedure, the patient requires from the doctor (specialist), an accurate diagnosis and an effective...
