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Sleepwalking in adulthood can bring on some strange behaviours in the night. Learn more about this disorder, risks, and available treatment.Get more expert h...
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Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a type of parasomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by unusual behavior, vocalization, or movement during sleep...
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Elizabeth Cohen discovers what it means to be a sleepwalker and why some are more prone to this behavior than others.For more CNN videos, check out our YouTu...
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Oct 23, 2024 · Sleepwalking, technically known as somnambulism, is as fascinating as it is freaky. It’s a type of parasomnia, an umbrella term for unusual behaviors that occur during sleep, such as night ...
Mar 7, 2024 · Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, is a parasomnia—a sleep disorder characterized by unusual behaviors or perceptions during sleep. Possible sleepwalking activities include walking, playing...
Mar 31, 2022 · Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a condition where a person is asleep but walks or moves around as if they're awake. Discover symptoms, prevention tips, and more.
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Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake. It usually happens during a period of deep sleep. This peaks during the early part of the night, so sleepwalking tends to happen in the first few hours after falling asleep. Sleepwalking can start at any age but is more common in children.