Sleep disorders can complicate other health issues

Published: Sept. 23, 2016, 9:46 a.m.

b'As many as 30 percent to 50 percent of adults have a sleep disorder, many without seeking treatment and some not even knowing they have one. These disorders \\u2013 insomnia, restless leg syndrome and jet lag are among the better-known ones \\u2013 can worsen other health issues, such as blood pressure, anxiety and cardiovascular disease, says As many as 30 percent to 50 percent of adults have a sleep disorder, many without seeking treatment and some not even knowing they have one. These disorders \\u2013 insomnia, restless leg syndrome and jet lag are among the better-known ones \\u2013 can worsen other health issues, such as blood pressure, anxiety and cardiovascular disease, says Karen Klingman, PhD Karen Klingman, PhD, an associate professor of nursing at Upstate who specializes in sleep disorders. She explains the six basic sleep disorders, tells of a, an associate professor of nursing at Upstate who specializes in sleep disorders. She explains the six basic sleep disorders, tells of a sleep questionnaire sleep questionnaire she is developing to help doctors diagnose sleep problems and suggests sources of advice on the she is developing to help doctors diagnose sleep problems and suggests sources of advice on the recommended amount of sleep one needs recommended amount of sleep one needs and and related issues related issues. .'