Q: What kinds of sleep disorders are there?

A: There are more than 150 recognized types of sleep disorders today. These range from teeth grinding to snoring to sleepwalking.

Q: I seem to be tired all the time. Should I just chalk it up to insomnia?

A: While insomnia can occur due to stress, anxiety or depression, being tired all the time is not normal and could be a sign of a sleep disorder.

Q: What effects can lack of sleep or interrupted sleep cause?

A: According to the American Sleep Association, concentration, memory, physical performance, social interactions, mood stability and even appearance can be impacted by the amount and quality of sleep a person gets each night.

Q: Aren’t sleep disorders overblown?

A: Undiagnosed sleep disorders can worsen and/or partially trigger conditions such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart failure, emphysema, depression and arthritis.

Q: Can sleep disorders be life-threatening?

A: Sleep apnea can cut life expectancy in half for middle-aged individuals as well as older adults. It increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, congestive heart failure and rhythm problems.