Saturday, October 25, 2008

Secondary Causes of Insomnia

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... Complete news at...

Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem. Complete news at...

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics. 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...

Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. Complete news at...

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. 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...