Clinical pathology supports the diagnosis of disease using laboratory testing of blood and other bodily fluids, tissues, and microscopic evaluation of individual cells.
Make it better: To help avoid aches in this face-up position, place a pillow or rolled-up towel under your knees. It supports the natural curve of your spine and can lower your chances of back pain. If you're snoring or have sleep apnea, it's best to sleep on your side.
To understand sleep deficiency, it helps to understand how sleep works and why it's important. The two basic types of sleep are rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM. Non-REM sleep includes what is commonly known as deep sleep or slow wave sleep. Dreaming typically occurs during REM sleep. Generally, non-REM and REM sleep occur in a regular pattern of 3â5 cycles each night. Your ability to function and feel well while you're awake depends on whether you're getting enough total sleep and enough of each type of sleep.