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...