Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Elderly who don't get 7.5 hours of shut-eye a night at higher death risk, study suggests
Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
Finding suggests complaint of a 'racing mind' is not just in patient's head
Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.
Sleep Disorders in Children
Sleep disorders in children include bedwetting (enuresis), night terrors, nightmares and trouble sleeping all night. Keep reading for more of the causes, symptoms and treatments for sleep problems in children.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The News Got You Down? Turn It Off
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Sleep apnea has been tied to a risk for heart disease, and new research suggests it may harm your eyes as well. Complete news at...
Consistently getting a good night's sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults, a study published Monday suggests. Complete news at...
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Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say. Complete news at...
Experts say the Internet may offer patients an easier way to have doctors review their case and provide advice. Complete news at...
Sleep apnea has been tied to a risk for heart disease, and new research suggests it may harm your eyes as well. Complete news at...
Consistently getting a good night's sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults, a study published Monday suggests. Complete news at...
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Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say. Complete news at...
Experts say the Internet may offer patients an easier way to have doctors review their case and provide advice. Complete news at...
Friday, November 28, 2008
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep. Continue reading ...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Continue reading ...
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Continue reading ...
Title: Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Title: Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Category: Health News
Created: 11/21/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/21/2008 Continue reading ...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Continue reading ...
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Continue reading ...
Title: Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Title: Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Highlights From The November Issue Of The Journal CHEST
SNORING MAY BE CULPRIT BEHIND DAYTIME FATIGUE In women, habitual snoring may be an independent cause of excessive daytime sleepiness and daytime fatigue, regardless of sleep apnea occurrences. Researchers from Sweden performed polysomnography on 400 randomly selected women, aged 20 to 70 years. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was calculated, and women who acknowledged snoring loudly and either disturbingly often or very often were considered habitual snorers. Complete news at...
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers. Complete news at...
#7720 PATIENTS' HOME PHOTOS HELP IDENTIFY ASTHMA TRIGGERS The use of in-home photography may be a more cost-effective alternative to in-home inspections for identifying asthma and allergy triggers. Researchers from Truman Medical Center and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, selected 50 adult subjects with persistent asthma to take photos of a predetermined list of areas in their home using a disposable camera. Complete news at...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Complete news at...
#6480 INSOMNIA DOES NOT PREDICT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Difficulty falling asleep may be associated with a lower risk of hypertension than researchers once believed. Researchers from the University of Kentucky proposed the hypothesis that insomnia would predict hypertension, particularly among African-Americans. Data were analyzed from 1,419 older individuals with a mean age of 73.4 years who were not hypertensive at baseline. Complete news at...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers. Complete news at...
#7720 PATIENTS' HOME PHOTOS HELP IDENTIFY ASTHMA TRIGGERS The use of in-home photography may be a more cost-effective alternative to in-home inspections for identifying asthma and allergy triggers. Researchers from Truman Medical Center and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, selected 50 adult subjects with persistent asthma to take photos of a predetermined list of areas in their home using a disposable camera. Complete news at...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Complete news at...
#6480 INSOMNIA DOES NOT PREDICT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Difficulty falling asleep may be associated with a lower risk of hypertension than researchers once believed. Researchers from the University of Kentucky proposed the hypothesis that insomnia would predict hypertension, particularly among African-Americans. Data were analyzed from 1,419 older individuals with a mean age of 73.4 years who were not hypertensive at baseline. Complete news at...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Title: Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Category: Health News
Created: 11/21/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/21/2008
Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk
Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Get Sleep, Get Smart, Get Sane
Do You Ever See Darkness Any More?
Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Title: Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Category: Health News
Created: 11/21/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/21/2008
Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk
Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Get Sleep, Get Smart, Get Sane
Do You Ever See Darkness Any More?
Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Title: Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Teeth Grinding: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Teeth Grinding: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard.
Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.
The Causes and Effects of Lack of Sleep
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep.
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Do Patients Get a Bad Deal?
Has the desire not to stigmatize mental health problems resulted in a situation where treatments are inadequate?
What's Keeping You Awake at Night?
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job...
It Was Like Being Reborn
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard.
Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.
The Causes and Effects of Lack of Sleep
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep.
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Do Patients Get a Bad Deal?
Has the desire not to stigmatize mental health problems resulted in a situation where treatments are inadequate?
What's Keeping You Awake at Night?
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job...
It Was Like Being Reborn
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sleep and Get Rich
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Women, regardless of age and physical health, are far more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep disorders in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as the relationship between stress and sleep. Continue reading ...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Continue reading ...
Research carried out at the Surrey Sleep Centre at the University of Surrey in partnership with Philips Lighting has revealed that changing traditional white-light lighting to blue-enriched white light helped office workers stay more alert and less sleepy during the day. The research also showed improvements in subjective measures of positive moods, work performance, fatigue in the evening, irritability, ability to concentrate and focus and eye strain. Continue reading ...
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Women, regardless of age and physical health, are far more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep disorders in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as the relationship between stress and sleep. Continue reading ...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Continue reading ...
Research carried out at the Surrey Sleep Centre at the University of Surrey in partnership with Philips Lighting has revealed that changing traditional white-light lighting to blue-enriched white light helped office workers stay more alert and less sleepy during the day. The research also showed improvements in subjective measures of positive moods, work performance, fatigue in the evening, irritability, ability to concentrate and focus and eye strain. Continue reading ...
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
It Was Like Being Reborn
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name...
Help! There's a Cat on my Bed
I had to get up this morning at 2 AM to let my cats out. They have a perfectly good litter box, but would much rather use the great outdoors as a bathroom. I live in northern Canada. The temperature early this morning was close to twenty degrees below zero, too cold to leave my pets outside for four or five hours. I waited up. They must have done a bit of exploring because a half hour passed before they returned. Edith C. sleeps with...
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment options for secondary (comorbid) insomnia. Although persons with primary insomnia (insomnia not...
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
It Was Like Being Reborn
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name...
Help! There's a Cat on my Bed
I had to get up this morning at 2 AM to let my cats out. They have a perfectly good litter box, but would much rather use the great outdoors as a bathroom. I live in northern Canada. The temperature early this morning was close to twenty degrees below zero, too cold to leave my pets outside for four or five hours. I waited up. They must have done a bit of exploring because a half hour passed before they returned. Edith C. sleeps with...
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment options for secondary (comorbid) insomnia. Although persons with primary insomnia (insomnia not...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Cell Phones and Sleep
Don't Take the Election TOO Seriously
Do Your Kids Have High Blood Pressure? Check Their Sleep.
How to protect yourself from "caregiver burnout"
The stress of caretaking can lead to depression, illness, or a feeling of being emotionally worn out.
Causes of Disrupted Sleep
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep.
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Cell Phones and Sleep
Don't Take the Election TOO Seriously
Do Your Kids Have High Blood Pressure? Check Their Sleep.
How to protect yourself from "caregiver burnout"
The stress of caretaking can lead to depression, illness, or a feeling of being emotionally worn out.
Causes of Disrupted Sleep
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Lifestyle and Sleep Deprivation
Lifestyle and Sleep Deprivation
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation.
Night Sweats: Understanding What Causes You to Sweat While You Sleep
Do you suffer from night sweats? Learn more about the causes of and reason for night sweats.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation.
Night Sweats: Understanding What Causes You to Sweat While You Sleep
Do you suffer from night sweats? Learn more about the causes of and reason for night sweats.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Activity, Sleep May Cut Cancer Risk
Title: Activity, Sleep May Cut Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 11/18/2008
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Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...
Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Complete news at...
Title: Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/17/2008 Complete news at...
Title: States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008 Complete news at...
Title: Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008 Complete news at...
Snoring can cause problems for people who snore and even keep their loved ones awake all night. Keep reading to learn about the causes of snoring, as well as ways to help stop snoring. Complete news at...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Complete news at...
Category: Health News
Created: 11/18/2008
Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008 Complete news at...
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...
Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Complete news at...
Title: Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/17/2008 Complete news at...
Title: States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008 Complete news at...
Title: Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008 Complete news at...
Snoring can cause problems for people who snore and even keep their loved ones awake all night. Keep reading to learn about the causes of snoring, as well as ways to help stop snoring. Complete news at...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Complete news at...
Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Title: Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2008
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS.
Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Title: Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Category: Health News
Created: 11/11/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/11/2008
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Title: Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2008
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS.
Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Title: Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Category: Health News
Created: 11/11/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/11/2008
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Winter S.A.D.ness
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder... Complete news at...
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Complete news at...
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care. Complete news at...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Complete news at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... Complete news at...
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Complete news at...
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care. Complete news at...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Complete news at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... Complete news at...
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Driver Fatigue: The Dangers of Driving Sleepy
Driver fatigue and driving sleepy or drowsy can cause car accidents and crashes. Keep reading to learn about driver fatigue as well as truck driver fatigue. Complete news at...
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted Complete news at...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Complete news at...
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS. Complete news at...
Sleep apnea treatments, CPAP, snoring remedies and sleeping pills help many sleep. Keep reading to learn about treatments and about how alcohol and obesity can impact your sleep. Complete news at...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Complete news at...
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted Complete news at...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Complete news at...
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS. Complete news at...
Sleep apnea treatments, CPAP, snoring remedies and sleeping pills help many sleep. Keep reading to learn about treatments and about how alcohol and obesity can impact your sleep. Complete news at...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Complete news at...
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care. Read more ...
Picture the human body as a big clock, or perhaps a conglomerate of clocks, all ticking in unison. All forms of life respond to the cycles of the sun, the moon and the changing seasons. This is called the biological clock, or, to use a more scientific term, the circadian rhythm. The word "circadian" comes from the phrase "circa diem", which means about a day.or twenty-four hours. Research has revealed that the body clock operates on a... Read more ...
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression. Read more ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Read more ...
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008 Read more ...
Title: Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/17/2008 Read more ...
Picture the human body as a big clock, or perhaps a conglomerate of clocks, all ticking in unison. All forms of life respond to the cycles of the sun, the moon and the changing seasons. This is called the biological clock, or, to use a more scientific term, the circadian rhythm. The word "circadian" comes from the phrase "circa diem", which means about a day.or twenty-four hours. Research has revealed that the body clock operates on a... Read more ...
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression. Read more ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Read more ...
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008 Read more ...
Title: Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 11/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/17/2008 Read more ...
Monday, November 17, 2008
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Do You Ever See Darkness Any More?
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive, and started discussing what some researchers believe may be the function of some portions of non-REM sleep. We reviewed how there is some evidence linking declarative memory (memory of facts and figures) to slow wave sleep and procedural memory (the ability to perform tasks like riding a bike or playing...
The News Got You Down? Turn It Off
Get Sleep, Get Smart, Get Sane
Do You Ever See Darkness Any More?
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive, and started discussing what some researchers believe may be the function of some portions of non-REM sleep. We reviewed how there is some evidence linking declarative memory (memory of facts and figures) to slow wave sleep and procedural memory (the ability to perform tasks like riding a bike or playing...
The News Got You Down? Turn It Off
Get Sleep, Get Smart, Get Sane
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Types of Sleep Disorders
Types of Sleep Disorders
Different types of sleep disorders, such as excessive sleep and lack of sleep, affect various groups of people (namely women and children) in unique ways. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for various types of sleep disorders.
Sleeping Through the Night
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night.
Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain.
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Different types of sleep disorders, such as excessive sleep and lack of sleep, affect various groups of people (namely women and children) in unique ways. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for various types of sleep disorders.
Sleeping Through the Night
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night.
Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain.
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008
But How Could a Nap Be Bad?
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we...
What's Keeping You Awake at Night?
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
How to Nap with Positive Results
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest...
Your Ticking Clock
Picture the human body as a big clock, or perhaps a conglomerate of clocks, all ticking in unison. All forms of life respond to the cycles of the sun, the moon and the changing seasons. This is called the biological clock, or, to use a more scientific term, the circadian rhythm. The word "circadian" comes from the phrase "circa diem", which means about a day.or twenty-four hours. Research has revealed that the body clock operates on a...
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008
But How Could a Nap Be Bad?
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we...
What's Keeping You Awake at Night?
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
How to Nap with Positive Results
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest...
Your Ticking Clock
Picture the human body as a big clock, or perhaps a conglomerate of clocks, all ticking in unison. All forms of life respond to the cycles of the sun, the moon and the changing seasons. This is called the biological clock, or, to use a more scientific term, the circadian rhythm. The word "circadian" comes from the phrase "circa diem", which means about a day.or twenty-four hours. Research has revealed that the body clock operates on a...
Saturday, November 15, 2008
How to get "medicine smart"
How to get "medicine smart"
Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say.
Consequences of OSA
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population...
States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Title: States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008
Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
Title: Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2008
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive, and started discussing what some researchers believe may be the function of some portions of non-REM sleep. We reviewed how there is some evidence linking declarative memory (memory of facts and figures) to slow wave sleep and procedural memory (the ability to perform tasks like riding a bike or playing...
Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Title: Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008
How to Nap with Positive Results
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest...
Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same
Title: Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same
Category: Health News
Created: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008
Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say.
Consequences of OSA
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population...
States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Title: States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008
Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
Title: Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
Category: Health News
Created: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2008
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive, and started discussing what some researchers believe may be the function of some portions of non-REM sleep. We reviewed how there is some evidence linking declarative memory (memory of facts and figures) to slow wave sleep and procedural memory (the ability to perform tasks like riding a bike or playing...
Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Title: Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2008
How to Nap with Positive Results
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest...
Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same
Title: Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same
Category: Health News
Created: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.
Importance of the Flu Shot
Italian astrologers called the seasonal misery we are familiar with "influenza" because they blamed it, as they did all misfortune, on the influence and placement of the heavenly bodies. However, we now know it's caused by a virus and is highly contagious. According to Health Canada, 500-1000 deaths occur in Canada each year due to influenza or its complications. The best way to gain protection from the flu is to have a yearly flu...
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation.
Causes of Disrupted Sleep
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.
Importance of the Flu Shot
Italian astrologers called the seasonal misery we are familiar with "influenza" because they blamed it, as they did all misfortune, on the influence and placement of the heavenly bodies. However, we now know it's caused by a virus and is highly contagious. According to Health Canada, 500-1000 deaths occur in Canada each year due to influenza or its complications. The best way to gain protection from the flu is to have a yearly flu...
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation.
Causes of Disrupted Sleep
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Insomnia In Breast Cancer May Be Predicted By Respiratory Rhythms
Insomnia In Breast Cancer May Be Predicted By Respiratory Rhythms
The breathing and heart rates and cortisol levels of women with metastatic breast cancer can be used to predict if they'll suffer from chronic insomnia and sleep disruptions, a common complaint from patients who want to maintain their quality of life, according to a study by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Primary Insomnia And A Neurochemical Abnormality In Young And Middle-Aged Adults Linked By Study
A study in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first demonstration of a specific neurochemical abnormality in adults with primary insomnia, providing greater insight to the limited understanding of the condition's pathology. Results indicate that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the most common inhibitory transmitter in the brain, is reduced by nearly 30 percent in individuals who have been suffering from primary insomnia for more than six months.
Sleep Apnoea: The Role Of Throat Muscle Coordination
Sleep apnoea is a common disorder related to snoring. In patients with sleep apnoea, the throat collapses and occludes during sleep, causing cessation of breathing and lack of oxygen. Fortunately, after several breathing attempts without air, the patient wakes up, but the repetitive arousals cause daytime fatigue, as well as heart diseases.
All Sleep is Not Created Equal
In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep. We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the brain and body during different stages of sleep (i.e. Non-REM and REM). During non-REM the body and brain are at their most relaxed state. Ironically, most people think of REM as deep sleep, but actually during REM the level of brain activity resembles the awake state. Our most...
Insomnia - EMEA Issues Positive Opinion For LUNIVIA(R) (Eszopiclone) Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) In Europe
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) today announced that the EMEA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending to grant a marketing authorization for LUNIVIA® brand eszopiclone in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of insomnia. The EU labeling provides for patients who require longer-term therapy to be treated for up to six months, with the usual course of therapy for typical patients being short-term. LUNIVIA is marketed in the U.S.
What Time is It?
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Bible -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 . In many parts of the world this is the time for folks to "fall back" just like, every spring, we "spring forward." Someone jokingly remarked that attempting to squeeze more hours out of the day using Daylight Saving was like trying to make a piece of rope longer by cutting off one end and tying it on the other end. There...
About 92% Of US Employees Say They Are Losing Sleep Over Financial Worries, ComPsych Poll
Some 92 percent of employees say financial worries are keeping them up at night, according to a poll released by ComPsych Corporation today. Only 8 percent of employees described themselves as "not worried." ComPsych is the world's largest provider of employee assistance programs and worldwide leader in GuidanceResources (EAPs, behavioral health, wellness, work-life and crisis intervention services).
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
The breathing and heart rates and cortisol levels of women with metastatic breast cancer can be used to predict if they'll suffer from chronic insomnia and sleep disruptions, a common complaint from patients who want to maintain their quality of life, according to a study by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Primary Insomnia And A Neurochemical Abnormality In Young And Middle-Aged Adults Linked By Study
A study in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first demonstration of a specific neurochemical abnormality in adults with primary insomnia, providing greater insight to the limited understanding of the condition's pathology. Results indicate that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the most common inhibitory transmitter in the brain, is reduced by nearly 30 percent in individuals who have been suffering from primary insomnia for more than six months.
Sleep Apnoea: The Role Of Throat Muscle Coordination
Sleep apnoea is a common disorder related to snoring. In patients with sleep apnoea, the throat collapses and occludes during sleep, causing cessation of breathing and lack of oxygen. Fortunately, after several breathing attempts without air, the patient wakes up, but the repetitive arousals cause daytime fatigue, as well as heart diseases.
All Sleep is Not Created Equal
In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep. We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the brain and body during different stages of sleep (i.e. Non-REM and REM). During non-REM the body and brain are at their most relaxed state. Ironically, most people think of REM as deep sleep, but actually during REM the level of brain activity resembles the awake state. Our most...
Insomnia - EMEA Issues Positive Opinion For LUNIVIA(R) (Eszopiclone) Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) In Europe
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) today announced that the EMEA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending to grant a marketing authorization for LUNIVIA® brand eszopiclone in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of insomnia. The EU labeling provides for patients who require longer-term therapy to be treated for up to six months, with the usual course of therapy for typical patients being short-term. LUNIVIA is marketed in the U.S.
What Time is It?
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Bible -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 . In many parts of the world this is the time for folks to "fall back" just like, every spring, we "spring forward." Someone jokingly remarked that attempting to squeeze more hours out of the day using Daylight Saving was like trying to make a piece of rope longer by cutting off one end and tying it on the other end. There...
About 92% Of US Employees Say They Are Losing Sleep Over Financial Worries, ComPsych Poll
Some 92 percent of employees say financial worries are keeping them up at night, according to a poll released by ComPsych Corporation today. Only 8 percent of employees described themselves as "not worried." ComPsych is the world's largest provider of employee assistance programs and worldwide leader in GuidanceResources (EAPs, behavioral health, wellness, work-life and crisis intervention services).
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
Short sleep tied to heart disease risk
Short sleep tied to heart disease risk
People with high blood pressure who get less than the standard amount of sleep may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers reported Monday.
Diet Plans & Programs
Title: Diet Plans & Programs
Category: Health and Living
Created: 4/22/2003
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2008
Even mild sleep apnea ups heart risk
New research from the UK shows that minimally troublesome sleep apnea is associated with detrimental changes in blood vessels, suggesting that patients with this condition are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008
Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted
People with high blood pressure who get less than the standard amount of sleep may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers reported Monday.
Diet Plans & Programs
Title: Diet Plans & Programs
Category: Health and Living
Created: 4/22/2003
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2008
Even mild sleep apnea ups heart risk
New research from the UK shows that minimally troublesome sleep apnea is associated with detrimental changes in blood vessels, suggesting that patients with this condition are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008
Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Understanding Sexomnia
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia.
Debt Got Your Sleep?
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Understanding Sexomnia
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia.
Debt Got Your Sleep?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tim Russert, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sleep
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#7720 PATIENTS' HOME PHOTOS HELP IDENTIFY ASTHMA TRIGGERS The use of in-home photography may be a more cost-effective alternative to in-home inspections for identifying asthma and allergy triggers. Researchers from Truman Medical Center and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, selected 50 adult subjects with persistent asthma to take photos of a predetermined list of areas in their home using a disposable camera. Continue reading ...
Research carried out at the Surrey Sleep Centre at the University of Surrey in partnership with Philips Lighting has revealed that changing traditional white-light lighting to blue-enriched white light helped office workers stay more alert and less sleepy during the day. The research also showed improvements in subjective measures of positive moods, work performance, fatigue in the evening, irritability, ability to concentrate and focus and eye strain. Continue reading ...
People with even minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of impaired endothelial function and increased arterial stiffness, according to a study from the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine in the UK. Continue reading ...
When daylight savings ends Sunday morning, roads may become more dangerous, says The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. a non-profit that provides free driver safety films and programs for schools and other organizations. "Once we move the clocks back this weekend, the drive home from work or school for many will likely be in the dark," says Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation. Continue reading ...
Compulsive behaviors and sleepwalking are just a few of the side effects meds can cause, but the risk may be worth a good night's sleep. Continue reading ...
Continue reading ...
#7720 PATIENTS' HOME PHOTOS HELP IDENTIFY ASTHMA TRIGGERS The use of in-home photography may be a more cost-effective alternative to in-home inspections for identifying asthma and allergy triggers. Researchers from Truman Medical Center and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, selected 50 adult subjects with persistent asthma to take photos of a predetermined list of areas in their home using a disposable camera. Continue reading ...
Research carried out at the Surrey Sleep Centre at the University of Surrey in partnership with Philips Lighting has revealed that changing traditional white-light lighting to blue-enriched white light helped office workers stay more alert and less sleepy during the day. The research also showed improvements in subjective measures of positive moods, work performance, fatigue in the evening, irritability, ability to concentrate and focus and eye strain. Continue reading ...
People with even minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of impaired endothelial function and increased arterial stiffness, according to a study from the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine in the UK. Continue reading ...
When daylight savings ends Sunday morning, roads may become more dangerous, says The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. a non-profit that provides free driver safety films and programs for schools and other organizations. "Once we move the clocks back this weekend, the drive home from work or school for many will likely be in the dark," says Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation. Continue reading ...
Compulsive behaviors and sleepwalking are just a few of the side effects meds can cause, but the risk may be worth a good night's sleep. Continue reading ...
Consequences of OSA
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Continue reading ...
After studying the sleep characteristics of nearly 11,000 adults in an overnight sleep laboratory, Mayo Clinic researchers suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - and, in particular, the low nighttime oxygen saturation of the blood it causes - may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD). OSA is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep and is associated with obesity. Continue reading ...
Compulsive behaviors and sleepwalking are just a few of the side effects meds can cause, but the risk may be worth a good night's sleep. Continue reading ...
When daylight savings ends Sunday morning, roads may become more dangerous, says The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. a non-profit that provides free driver safety films and programs for schools and other organizations. "Once we move the clocks back this weekend, the drive home from work or school for many will likely be in the dark," says Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation. Continue reading ...
SleepQuest has always followed the essence of its name by seeking to help those who suffer from undiagnosed and unexplained health problems related to lack of sleep. SleepQuest frequently visits local organizations to discuss the importance of identifying and treating sleep disorders. Sleep is a cornerstone of good health that is often overlooked as a wellness factor. Continue reading ...
Clocks spring ahead and fall back when adjusting in and out of daylight saving time. A study published on Wednesday finds that heart attack rates do the same. Continue reading ...
After studying the sleep characteristics of nearly 11,000 adults in an overnight sleep laboratory, Mayo Clinic researchers suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - and, in particular, the low nighttime oxygen saturation of the blood it causes - may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD). OSA is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep and is associated with obesity. Continue reading ...
Compulsive behaviors and sleepwalking are just a few of the side effects meds can cause, but the risk may be worth a good night's sleep. Continue reading ...
When daylight savings ends Sunday morning, roads may become more dangerous, says The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. a non-profit that provides free driver safety films and programs for schools and other organizations. "Once we move the clocks back this weekend, the drive home from work or school for many will likely be in the dark," says Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation. Continue reading ...
SleepQuest has always followed the essence of its name by seeking to help those who suffer from undiagnosed and unexplained health problems related to lack of sleep. SleepQuest frequently visits local organizations to discuss the importance of identifying and treating sleep disorders. Sleep is a cornerstone of good health that is often overlooked as a wellness factor. Continue reading ...
Clocks spring ahead and fall back when adjusting in and out of daylight saving time. A study published on Wednesday finds that heart attack rates do the same. Continue reading ...
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Complete news at...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Complete news at...
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it... Complete news at...
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS. Complete news at...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Complete news at...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Complete news at...
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it... Complete news at...
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS. Complete news at...
Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Tim Russert, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sleep
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
The Causes and Effects of Lack of Sleep
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Warning: Energy Drinks Steal Sleep and Sanity
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Tim Russert, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sleep
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
The Causes and Effects of Lack of Sleep
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Warning: Energy Drinks Steal Sleep and Sanity
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
Finding suggests complaint of a 'racing mind' is not just in patient's head Continue reading ...
People with severe sleep apnea tend to eat a less healthy diet than people with milder apnea symptoms and those without the disorder, a new study suggests. Continue reading ...
Nearly half of mothers participating in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program are following recommendations on sleeping arrangements for their babies. However, almost one third report sharing a bed with their infant, a known risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research published in the Journal of Pediatrics shows. Continue reading ...
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted Continue reading ...
Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008 Continue reading ...
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician. Insomnia used to be classified by sleep specialists as either primary or secondary insomnia. Secondary insomnia was insomnia that was due to an... Continue reading ...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Continue reading ...
People with severe sleep apnea tend to eat a less healthy diet than people with milder apnea symptoms and those without the disorder, a new study suggests. Continue reading ...
Nearly half of mothers participating in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program are following recommendations on sleeping arrangements for their babies. However, almost one third report sharing a bed with their infant, a known risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research published in the Journal of Pediatrics shows. Continue reading ...
Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted Continue reading ...
Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008 Continue reading ...
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician. Insomnia used to be classified by sleep specialists as either primary or secondary insomnia. Secondary insomnia was insomnia that was due to an... Continue reading ...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Continue reading ...
Friday, November 7, 2008
Medications that Interfere with Sleep
Medications that Interfere with Sleep
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep.
Understanding Sexomnia
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia.
The Function of Sleep Not Quite Explained
We finished the last blog in mid-thought. We were talking about REM sleep and the idea of brain plasticity- the rewiring of our brains that take place when we learn new information. A recent study in rats showed that 4 days of REM sleep deprivation decreased the amount of new cells in the part of the brain that is associated with long-term memory, in other words they did not make those new circuits. Another study with...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
Understanding Common Sleep Problems
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems.
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep.
Understanding Sexomnia
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia.
The Function of Sleep Not Quite Explained
We finished the last blog in mid-thought. We were talking about REM sleep and the idea of brain plasticity- the rewiring of our brains that take place when we learn new information. A recent study in rats showed that 4 days of REM sleep deprivation decreased the amount of new cells in the part of the brain that is associated with long-term memory, in other words they did not make those new circuits. Another study with...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
Understanding Common Sleep Problems
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sleep deprived? Try a nap
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Read more ...
Title: Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Finding suggests complaint of a 'racing mind' is not just in patient's head Read more ...
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
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Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
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Title: Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2008 Read more ...
Finding suggests complaint of a 'racing mind' is not just in patient's head Read more ...
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
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Title: Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008
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Types of Sleep Disorders
Types of Sleep Disorders
Different types of sleep disorders, such as excessive sleep and lack of sleep, affect various groups of people (namely women and children) in unique ways. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for various types of sleep disorders.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Driver Fatigue: The Dangers of Driving Sleepy
Driver fatigue and driving sleepy or drowsy can cause car accidents and crashes. Keep reading to learn about driver fatigue as well as truck driver fatigue.
DSPS: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS.
Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.
Different types of sleep disorders, such as excessive sleep and lack of sleep, affect various groups of people (namely women and children) in unique ways. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for various types of sleep disorders.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Driver Fatigue: The Dangers of Driving Sleepy
Driver fatigue and driving sleepy or drowsy can cause car accidents and crashes. Keep reading to learn about driver fatigue as well as truck driver fatigue.
DSPS: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS.
Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders. Read more ...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Read more ...
Sleep and aging are closely related. Learn how sleep affects not only aging but also mental health, physical health and memory. Read more ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Read more ...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Read more ...
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Read more ...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Read more ...
Sleep and aging are closely related. Learn how sleep affects not only aging but also mental health, physical health and memory. Read more ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Read more ...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. Read more ...
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Read more ...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sleeping and Menopause
Older women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less insomnia and fewer hot flushes, claims a joint study carried out by researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Britain. "Our results show that hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness and joint pains were less common in women on HRT in this age group," said Professor Alastair MacLennan, the leader of the Australian arm of the independent study... More at...
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including... More at...
Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the result of a study that discusses how a sleep study can be used to determine other sleep disorders, including insomnia and fibromyalgia. Joseph W. Burns, a research scientist and engineer at the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) also suggested that "It may even become possible for people to take sleep tests -- simpler and more effective... More at...
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name... More at...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are... More at...
In this blog, I am going to deal with a question that has stumped some of the most talented researchers in the world. That should hopefully get your attention- this vexing question seems simple, but represents the “holy grail” of biology. The question: why do we sleep? Consider this- we spend approximately one-third of lives doing it and scientists are still not quit sure why. (Much of this and future blogs on... More at...
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including... More at...
Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the result of a study that discusses how a sleep study can be used to determine other sleep disorders, including insomnia and fibromyalgia. Joseph W. Burns, a research scientist and engineer at the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) also suggested that "It may even become possible for people to take sleep tests -- simpler and more effective... More at...
An Interview with John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (This interview is from 2001) "MR. BOJANGLES I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe He jumped so high, he jumped so high, Then he lightly touched down" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band For me, Mr. Bojangles personifies the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. So does the name... More at...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are... More at...
In this blog, I am going to deal with a question that has stumped some of the most talented researchers in the world. That should hopefully get your attention- this vexing question seems simple, but represents the “holy grail” of biology. The question: why do we sleep? Consider this- we spend approximately one-third of lives doing it and scientists are still not quit sure why. (Much of this and future blogs on... More at...
Monday, November 3, 2008
2 Deaths Spur Delta Crib Recall
Title: 2 Deaths Spur Delta Crib Recall
Category: Health News
Created: 10/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/21/2008 More at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... More at...
Title: Inactive Teens at Risk for More Behavioral Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 10/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/15/2008 More at...
Baby is here and it seems he or she has taken over the household. Babies do tend to be the center of attention, at least for the first few months. But my! Doesn't the little one sleep a lot? For the first three to four months, babies tend to sleep sixteen to eighteen hours a day, but that sleep seems to come in spurts - sleep two or three hours - wake up for a feeding, or a diaper change or just because. And sometimes it's not easy... More at...
Title: Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2008 More at...
Title: Suicide Warning Signs
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 10/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/21/2008 More at...
Category: Health News
Created: 10/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/21/2008 More at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... More at...
Title: Inactive Teens at Risk for More Behavioral Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 10/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/15/2008 More at...
Baby is here and it seems he or she has taken over the household. Babies do tend to be the center of attention, at least for the first few months. But my! Doesn't the little one sleep a lot? For the first three to four months, babies tend to sleep sixteen to eighteen hours a day, but that sleep seems to come in spurts - sleep two or three hours - wake up for a feeding, or a diaper change or just because. And sometimes it's not easy... More at...
Title: Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2008 More at...
Title: Suicide Warning Signs
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 10/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/21/2008 More at...
Winter S.A.D.ness
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder... Complete news at...
With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting... Complete news at...
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including... Complete news at...
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job... Complete news at...
Don't get me wrong. I love animals. I have two cats, and I'd be lost without them. However, All Headline News (AHN) tells us that: "Children who are exposed to pet dogs, cats or other furry friends at home can develop problem snoring when they grow up, a new study has revealed." Heavy snoring can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and may be the harbinger of sleep apnea. Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore... Complete news at...
With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting... Complete news at...
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including... Complete news at...
The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests that some workers are getting less than six hours sleep a night because of worries about money and job... Complete news at...
Don't get me wrong. I love animals. I have two cats, and I'd be lost without them. However, All Headline News (AHN) tells us that: "Children who are exposed to pet dogs, cats or other furry friends at home can develop problem snoring when they grow up, a new study has revealed." Heavy snoring can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and may be the harbinger of sleep apnea. Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore... Complete news at...
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Do You Ever See Darkness Any More?
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New research from the UK shows that minimally troublesome sleep apnea is associated with detrimental changes in blood vessels, suggesting that patients with this condition are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more ...
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
October Marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month - Mississippi State Dept Of Health
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), SIDS claimed the lives of 58 infants in 2007 and is a leading cause of death for Mississippi infants one month to one year old. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that all infants should be placed on their back for every sleep period. Side sleeping is not a safe alternative and is not advised. More at...
A study in the October 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that unrelated to obesity, people with severe SDBs consume a more unhealthy diet, which may be a factor contributing to greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These findings were most evident among women. More at...
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Older women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less insomnia and fewer hot flushes, claims a joint study carried out by researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Britain. "Our results show that hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness and joint pains were less common in women on HRT in this age group," said Professor Alastair MacLennan, the leader of the Australian arm of the independent study... More at...
A study in the October 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that unrelated to obesity, people with severe SDBs consume a more unhealthy diet, which may be a factor contributing to greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These findings were most evident among women. More at...
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Older women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less insomnia and fewer hot flushes, claims a joint study carried out by researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Britain. "Our results show that hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness and joint pains were less common in women on HRT in this age group," said Professor Alastair MacLennan, the leader of the Australian arm of the independent study... More at...
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Sleep and aging are closely related. Learn how sleep affects not only aging but also mental health, physical health and memory. Complete news at...
A new study on sleep apnea has raised questions about whether or not the condition could help as much as it harms. Complete news at...
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder... Complete news at...
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating. Complete news at...
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Complete news at...
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Sleep and aging are closely related. Learn how sleep affects not only aging but also mental health, physical health and memory. Complete news at...
A new study on sleep apnea has raised questions about whether or not the condition could help as much as it harms. Complete news at...
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder... Complete news at...
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating. Complete news at...
People who yawn all the time, cannot keep their eyes open, or involuntarily doze off may need to wake up to the fact that they are not getting enough sleep. Complete news at...
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