Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

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...

Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk
Title: Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/3/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2009

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...

Good News for People with Insomnia

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...

Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues
Title: Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2009

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