In the video below, two Traverse City women share what life is like dealing with sleep walking. They’re part of four percent of adults who have never outgrown sleep walking from childhood.
Dr. Martha Frankowski, Sleep Medicine Specialist at the Munson Sleep Disorder Center, explains why sleep walking occurs in adults. She shares what a sleep study can uncover and when someone should seek help:
Video courtesy of 9&10 News
Sleep Well to Be Well
If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not alone. Almost half of all Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder resulting in sleep deprivation. Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy may make you sleepless and harm your health. Fortunately, most sleep problems can be successfully diagnosed and treated.
Find a Sleep Center Near You
If you’re not sleeping well, talk with your primary care provider and ask to be referred to a Munson Healthcare sleep specialist.
Patients in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Grayling, Kalkaska, Manistee, Traverse City, and the surrounding areas can access sleep studies and resources to help understand why sleep is a challenge.