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Contemplating suicide just because you can't sleep may seem a bit drastic, and this would be true if the insomnia only lasted for a night or two or even several nights. But if it goes on for night after night, week after week, month after.... Well, you get the depressing picture. There are several types of insomnia, and each one can be broken down into dozens of variations. The three basic types are: Transient Insomnia - This usually... More at...
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Talk
Talk
Title: Talk
A Link Between The Circadian Rhythm And Salt Balance
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure.
Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Title: Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Category: Health News
Created: 7/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2009
Mattress Money Stasher Throws Out a Million!
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Title: Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Children With Sickle Cell Disease Need A Good Night's Sleep
Children with sickle cell disease tend to have interrupted sleep many times during the night leaving them tired and irritable during the day. It may be because the oxygen levels in their blood are reduced or they tend to have enlarged adenoids and tonsils, which can interfere with breathing at night.
Title: Talk
A Link Between The Circadian Rhythm And Salt Balance
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure.
Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Title: Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Category: Health News
Created: 7/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2009
Mattress Money Stasher Throws Out a Million!
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Title: Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Children With Sickle Cell Disease Need A Good Night's Sleep
Children with sickle cell disease tend to have interrupted sleep many times during the night leaving them tired and irritable during the day. It may be because the oxygen levels in their blood are reduced or they tend to have enlarged adenoids and tonsils, which can interfere with breathing at night.
Secondary Causes of 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 Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
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...
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
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...
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
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 Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
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...
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
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...
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Title: Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009 Continue reading ...
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder) Eileen Bailey, Health Central's ADHD expert, tells us: "ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present." Eileen also says that there are several other medical conditions that share symptoms with ADHD, among them sleep... Continue reading ...
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Floral Scent Soothes Stress
Category: Health News
Created: 7/27/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009 Continue reading ...
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009 Continue reading ...
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder) Eileen Bailey, Health Central's ADHD expert, tells us: "ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present." Eileen also says that there are several other medical conditions that share symptoms with ADHD, among them sleep... Continue reading ...
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Floral Scent Soothes Stress
Category: Health News
Created: 7/27/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009 Continue reading ...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Title: Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Title: Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
Title: Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Title: Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
Take a Caffeinated Shower
Take a Caffeinated Shower
Better Marriage, Better Sleep
The Holy Grail of Biological Questions: Why Do We Sleep?
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...
Why Little Kids Need Big Sleep
Sleep Paralysis Gets Screentime – But Not as a Horror Flick
Better Marriage, Better Sleep
The Holy Grail of Biological Questions: Why Do We Sleep?
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...
Why Little Kids Need Big Sleep
Sleep Paralysis Gets Screentime – But Not as a Horror Flick
Monday, July 27, 2009
The Basics of CPAP
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...
Sleep disorder may lead to bad behavior in asthmatic kids
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found.
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...
What you should know about healthcare reform
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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 Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
Diprivan not a treatment for sleep disorders: experts
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use.
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...
Sleep disorder may lead to bad behavior in asthmatic kids
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found.
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...
What you should know about healthcare reform
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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 Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
Diprivan not a treatment for sleep disorders: experts
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Treating the Winter Blues
In my last blog we began a discussion of seasonal affective disorder or SAD. We will pick up where we left off. There is actually some debate in the psychiatric community whether or not SAD is actually a separate diagnosis, apart from general depression. Those who claim it is not suggest that it is no more than a seasonal coincidence that occurs in someone with recurring episodes of depression. As support to this idea... Complete news 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... Complete news at...
Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless legs syndrome in the past two blogs, now let’s talk about how RLS is diagnosed. Due to the unusual sensations that patients with RLS complain of, it is sometimes difficult for a healthcare provider to determine if these complaints are actually related to RLS. Contrary to popular... Complete news at...
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Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 Complete news at...
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... Complete news 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... Complete news at...
Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless legs syndrome in the past two blogs, now let’s talk about how RLS is diagnosed. Due to the unusual sensations that patients with RLS complain of, it is sometimes difficult for a healthcare provider to determine if these complaints are actually related to RLS. Contrary to popular... Complete news at...
Title: Talk Complete news at...
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 Complete news at...
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... Complete news at...
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
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...
Researchers Find First Potential Pathogenic Mutation For Restless Legs Syndrome
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder. The researchers, who reported the findings in the July 21 issue of Neurology, doubt that a large proportion of the millions of people who suffer from the syndrome have this mutated MEIS1 gene.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
What Is Narcolepsy? What Causes Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy - from the French narcolepsie, which was derived from the Greek narke meaning numbness and lepsis meaning attack or seizure - is a chronic sleep disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel an overwhelming urge to sleep at various points in the day, and they will often fall asleep spontaneously for a few seconds to a few minutes.
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
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...
Researchers Find First Potential Pathogenic Mutation For Restless Legs Syndrome
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder. The researchers, who reported the findings in the July 21 issue of Neurology, doubt that a large proportion of the millions of people who suffer from the syndrome have this mutated MEIS1 gene.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
What Is Narcolepsy? What Causes Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy - from the French narcolepsie, which was derived from the Greek narke meaning numbness and lepsis meaning attack or seizure - is a chronic sleep disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel an overwhelming urge to sleep at various points in the day, and they will often fall asleep spontaneously for a few seconds to a few minutes.
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009 More at...
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
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Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process. More at...
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009 More at...
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. More at...
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009 More at...
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process. More at...
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009 More at...
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. More at...
Friday, July 24, 2009
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
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An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article. Read more ...
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder. The researchers, who reported the findings in the July 21 issue of Neurology, doubt that a large proportion of the millions of people who suffer from the syndrome have this mutated MEIS1 gene. Read more ...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Read more ...
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure. Read more ...
Dr. SleepGood, Inc. has announced the release of the SnoreSling™, a non-invasive fabric product that could help millions of sleep apnea and snoring sufferers, as well as their bed partners, finally get a good night's rest. Sleep apnea and snoring, disorders that disturb millions worldwide, can be debilitating: sleep interruptions multiple times an hour, constant fatigue, embarrassing snoring, weight gain, low libido, and depression are just some of their effects. Read more ...
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Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Read more ...
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Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 Read more ...
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article. Read more ...
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder. The researchers, who reported the findings in the July 21 issue of Neurology, doubt that a large proportion of the millions of people who suffer from the syndrome have this mutated MEIS1 gene. Read more ...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Read more ...
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure. Read more ...
Dr. SleepGood, Inc. has announced the release of the SnoreSling™, a non-invasive fabric product that could help millions of sleep apnea and snoring sufferers, as well as their bed partners, finally get a good night's rest. Sleep apnea and snoring, disorders that disturb millions worldwide, can be debilitating: sleep interruptions multiple times an hour, constant fatigue, embarrassing snoring, weight gain, low libido, and depression are just some of their effects. Read more ...
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Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Read more ...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Snoring: A Health Hazard or a Harmless Habit?
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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... Complete news at...
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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... Complete news at...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Teens and Troubled Sleep
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Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. Read more ...
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Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. Read more ...
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Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 More at...
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial. More at...
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards. More at...
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients. More at...
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. More at...
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 More at...
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial. More at...
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009 More at...
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards. More at...
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients. More at...
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. More at...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Title: Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
The Sleep Deprived Brain
Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for instance the frontal lobe, did not function when the subject was severely sleep deprived. However, other...
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Title: Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
The Sleep Deprived Brain
Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for instance the frontal lobe, did not function when the subject was severely sleep deprived. However, other...
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea. A study published in the June issue of the journal sleep reveals that obese children are as much at risk of developing sleep apnea as obese adults. The risk factor is based on waist circumference and BMI...
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Novel Compounds May Help Protect Against Respiratory Depression
A paper that appears in the June 2009 issue of Anesthesiology details how AMPAKINE CX717, a Phase II compound created by Irvine, California-based neuroscience company Cortex Pharmaceuticals, demonstrated the rescue of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression and sleep apnea in rats. In this same study, CX717 demonstrated equal efficacy with the opioid antagonist Naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioids on suppression of breathing.
You and Your Mattress
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the springs when you lie down? I've even heard of people who were trying to sleep on a mattress so old that...
Study: Too few women in clinical trials
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
Internet-Based Intervention May Improve Insomnia
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article.
Charging medical bills a risky business
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
Study Investigates DNA Of Sleep
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process.
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Another problem, long thought to be a disorder of older, overweight males, is sleep apnea. A study published in the June issue of the journal sleep reveals that obese children are as much at risk of developing sleep apnea as obese adults. The risk factor is based on waist circumference and BMI...
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Novel Compounds May Help Protect Against Respiratory Depression
A paper that appears in the June 2009 issue of Anesthesiology details how AMPAKINE CX717, a Phase II compound created by Irvine, California-based neuroscience company Cortex Pharmaceuticals, demonstrated the rescue of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression and sleep apnea in rats. In this same study, CX717 demonstrated equal efficacy with the opioid antagonist Naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioids on suppression of breathing.
You and Your Mattress
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the springs when you lie down? I've even heard of people who were trying to sleep on a mattress so old that...
Study: Too few women in clinical trials
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
Internet-Based Intervention May Improve Insomnia
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article.
Charging medical bills a risky business
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
Study Investigates DNA Of Sleep
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Diprivan not a treatment for sleep disorders: experts
Diprivan not a treatment for sleep disorders: experts
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use.
6 things patients do that doctors hate
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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...
Study: Patients often not told lab test results
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
Diet and Sleep Part Two
You are what you eat I can hear you saying, "Okay... now I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it... but now you are going to limit my fluids?" No! However, there are certain factors that should be kept in mind when drinking any type of fluids. One troublesome item is caffeine. Caffeine interferes with sleep with most people. Caffeine can also become an addiction... so watching our intake should be...
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use.
6 things patients do that doctors hate
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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...
Study: Patients often not told lab test results
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
Diet and Sleep Part Two
You are what you eat I can hear you saying, "Okay... now I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it... but now you are going to limit my fluids?" No! However, there are certain factors that should be kept in mind when drinking any type of fluids. One troublesome item is caffeine. Caffeine interferes with sleep with most people. Caffeine can also become an addiction... so watching our intake should be...
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...
Take a Caffeinated Shower
Foods for Sweet Dreams
Sleep on the Government's Agenda
Trouble Keeping Up with Your CPAP?
Make Money in Your Sleep
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...
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...
Take a Caffeinated Shower
Foods for Sweet Dreams
Sleep on the Government's Agenda
Trouble Keeping Up with Your CPAP?
Make Money in Your Sleep
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...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Headaches and Insomnia Going Hand in Hand
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Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
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Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
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Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
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Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
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Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
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Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
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Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
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Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Friday, July 17, 2009
The Function of Sleep Not Quite Explained
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...
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
'Awakenings' That Occur With Popular Sleep-Aid Ambien May Be Explained By GUMC Study
Some people who take the fast-acting sleep-aid zolpidem (Ambien) have been observed walking, eating, talking on the phone and even driving while not fully awake. Many often don't remember doing any of these activities the next morning. Similarly, this drug has been shown to awaken the minimally conscious into a conscious state. A new study by Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) researchers may help explain why these "awakenings" occur.
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...
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...
Internet-Based Intervention May Improve Insomnia
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article.
Using Math To Take The Lag Out Of Jet Lag
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
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...
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
'Awakenings' That Occur With Popular Sleep-Aid Ambien May Be Explained By GUMC Study
Some people who take the fast-acting sleep-aid zolpidem (Ambien) have been observed walking, eating, talking on the phone and even driving while not fully awake. Many often don't remember doing any of these activities the next morning. Similarly, this drug has been shown to awaken the minimally conscious into a conscious state. A new study by Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) researchers may help explain why these "awakenings" occur.
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...
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...
Internet-Based Intervention May Improve Insomnia
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article.
Using Math To Take The Lag Out Of Jet Lag
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
S.A.D. and Circadian Rhythms
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” - Anne Bradstreet, British poet It’s that time of the year again. Especially for those of us not fortunate enough to live in warmer climes- the winter is coming. As we all know, along with the season comes shorter days and longer nights. Some of us may... Read more ...
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. Read more ...
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... Read more ...
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition. Read more ...
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan. Read more ...
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. Read more ...
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... Read more ...
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition. Read more ...
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan. Read more ...
Mix with Care
When I was a teenager, there were rumors going around about combining aspirin and Coca-Cola. For instance, you should never combine the two when out with a guy because the combination produced an aphrodisiac. But the most popular rumor said that if you dropped an aspirin or two in a bottle of Coke and drank it, it gave you a real "high." Just like a shot of booze. But other hearsay warned of caution. That same combination could kill... Complete news at...
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 Complete news at...
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Complete news at...
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009 Complete news at...
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients. Complete news at...
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Complete news at...
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use. Complete news at...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Complete news at...
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 Complete news at...
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Complete news at...
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009 Complete news at...
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients. Complete news at...
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Complete news at...
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use. Complete news at...
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009 Complete news at...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Sounds and Sleeplessness in the ICU (Part II)
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Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for instance the frontal lobe, did not function when the subject was severely sleep deprived. However, other... Continue reading ...
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Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for instance the frontal lobe, did not function when the subject was severely sleep deprived. However, other... Continue reading ...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Sleep Duration Associated With Variations In Levels Of Inflammatory Markers In Women
A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP demonstrates that levels of inflammatory markers varied significantly with self-reported sleep duration in women but not men. The study found that both interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels varied with sleep duration in women following multiple adjustments for a number of confounding factors.
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Title: Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2009
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Sleep Duration Associated With Variations In Levels Of Inflammatory Markers In Women
A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP demonstrates that levels of inflammatory markers varied significantly with self-reported sleep duration in women but not men. The study found that both interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels varied with sleep duration in women following multiple adjustments for a number of confounding factors.
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Title: Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2009
Morning People And Night Owls Show Different Brain Function: University Of Alberta Study
Scientists at the University of Alberta have found that there are significant differences in the way our brains function depending on whether we're early risers or night owls. Neuroscientists in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation looked at two groups of people: those who wake up early and feel most productive in the morning, and those who were identified as evening people, those who typically felt livelier at night. Read more ...
Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Read more ...
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness affects tens of thousands of people every year in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a fatal disease with few treatment options. According to an article in this week's issue of The Lancet, Nifurtimox in combination with eflornithine is safe, effective, and more affordable than current treatments for sleeping sickness. This new drug combination should be implemented as a matter of priority by control programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Read more ...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Read more ...
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a disease, like a pharmaceutical company with an effective medicine, publicizes a disorder with the sole... Read more ...
Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Read more ...
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness affects tens of thousands of people every year in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a fatal disease with few treatment options. According to an article in this week's issue of The Lancet, Nifurtimox in combination with eflornithine is safe, effective, and more affordable than current treatments for sleeping sickness. This new drug combination should be implemented as a matter of priority by control programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Read more ...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Read more ...
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a disease, like a pharmaceutical company with an effective medicine, publicizes a disorder with the sole... Read more ...
Monday, July 13, 2009
You and Your Mattress
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the springs when you lie down? I've even heard of people who were trying to sleep on a mattress so old that... Read more ...
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It's no surprise to hear that Michael Jackson suffered from insomnia. According to an Associated Press news release, he'd been plague with insomnia as far back as 1989 and the "Bad" tour. Sleep problems are common among celebrities, and, no matter your personal opinion of Michael Jackson, there's no doubt he was a celebrity - a super nova of the music world. Can you imagine the stress and pressure of most of life? Then add to that his... Read more ...
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Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
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It's no surprise to hear that Michael Jackson suffered from insomnia. According to an Associated Press news release, he'd been plague with insomnia as far back as 1989 and the "Bad" tour. Sleep problems are common among celebrities, and, no matter your personal opinion of Michael Jackson, there's no doubt he was a celebrity - a super nova of the music world. Can you imagine the stress and pressure of most of life? Then add to that his... Read more ...
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Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Talk
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Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Continue reading ...
Narcolepsy - from the French narcolepsie, which was derived from the Greek narke meaning numbness and lepsis meaning attack or seizure - is a chronic sleep disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel an overwhelming urge to sleep at various points in the day, and they will often fall asleep spontaneously for a few seconds to a few minutes. Continue reading ...
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
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Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 Continue reading ...
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article. Continue reading ...
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
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Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Continue reading ...
Experts have long suspected that part of the process of turning fleeting short-term memories into lasting long-term memories occurs during sleep. Now, researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown that mice prevented from "replaying" their waking experiences while asleep do not remember them as well as mice who are able to perform this function. Continue reading ...
Narcolepsy - from the French narcolepsie, which was derived from the Greek narke meaning numbness and lepsis meaning attack or seizure - is a chronic sleep disorder where the brain is unable to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel an overwhelming urge to sleep at various points in the day, and they will often fall asleep spontaneously for a few seconds to a few minutes. Continue reading ...
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 Continue reading ...
An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients' sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia and approximately 10 percent meet diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder, according to background information in the article. Continue reading ...
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
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Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009 Continue reading ...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
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Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
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Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
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Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
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Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
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Created: 6/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
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Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
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Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 Continue reading ...
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Title: Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
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Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 Continue reading ...
Title: Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
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Created: 6/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 Continue reading ...
Adolescents Are Losing Sleep Over "It"
Adolescents Are Losing Sleep Over "It"
Tips for Sleepless Mariah Carey
Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Study: Patients often not told lab test results
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
9 medicines that do 'double-duty' work
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Tips for Sleepless Mariah Carey
Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Title: Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Study: Patients often not told lab test results
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
9 medicines that do 'double-duty' work
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ignorance of basic anatomy may hinder health care: study
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located. 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 ...
Researchers say the shared genetic effects of insomnia, depression, and anxiety suggest that these disorders are linked, and they say teens who suffer from one of the mental health conditions should also be screened for insomnia. Continue reading ...
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... Continue reading ...
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment. Continue reading ...
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use. 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 ...
Researchers say the shared genetic effects of insomnia, depression, and anxiety suggest that these disorders are linked, and they say teens who suffer from one of the mental health conditions should also be screened for insomnia. Continue reading ...
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... Continue reading ...
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment. Continue reading ...
According to a nurse employed by Michael Jackson, the pop singer had repeatedly asked her to give him the powerful IV anesthetic Diprivan to treat his insomnia, even though the drug is not approved for this use. Continue reading ...
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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... Complete news at...
The estimated one-third of adults who suffer from insomnia could soon find effective treatment without ever leaving their homes. Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a unique Internet-based intervention, based on well-established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, that has shown remarkable results in improving patients' sleep. In the pilot study, Lee M. Ritterband, Ph.D. Complete news at...
A paper that appears in the June 2009 issue of Anesthesiology details how AMPAKINE CX717, a Phase II compound created by Irvine, California-based neuroscience company Cortex Pharmaceuticals, demonstrated the rescue of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression and sleep apnea in rats. In this same study, CX717 demonstrated equal efficacy with the opioid antagonist Naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioids on suppression of breathing. Complete news at...
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure. Complete news at...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Complete news at...
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...
Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL) announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Temazepam Capsules USP, 22.5 mg. This strength is in addition to Mylan's currently marketed 15 mg and 30 mg strengths of the product. Temazepam Capsules are the generic version of Mallinckrodt's Restoril®, a sleep aid, which had total U.S. Complete news at...
The estimated one-third of adults who suffer from insomnia could soon find effective treatment without ever leaving their homes. Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a unique Internet-based intervention, based on well-established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, that has shown remarkable results in improving patients' sleep. In the pilot study, Lee M. Ritterband, Ph.D. Complete news at...
A paper that appears in the June 2009 issue of Anesthesiology details how AMPAKINE CX717, a Phase II compound created by Irvine, California-based neuroscience company Cortex Pharmaceuticals, demonstrated the rescue of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression and sleep apnea in rats. In this same study, CX717 demonstrated equal efficacy with the opioid antagonist Naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioids on suppression of breathing. Complete news at...
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure. Complete news at...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Complete news at...
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...
Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL) announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Temazepam Capsules USP, 22.5 mg. This strength is in addition to Mylan's currently marketed 15 mg and 30 mg strengths of the product. Temazepam Capsules are the generic version of Mallinckrodt's Restoril®, a sleep aid, which had total U.S. Complete news at...
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... Read more ...
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder) Eileen Bailey, Health Central's ADHD expert, tells us: "ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present." Eileen also says that there are several other medical conditions that share symptoms with ADHD, among them sleep... Read more ...
In my last blog we began a discussion of seasonal affective disorder or SAD. We will pick up where we left off. There is actually some debate in the psychiatric community whether or not SAD is actually a separate diagnosis, apart from general depression. Those who claim it is not suggest that it is no more than a seasonal coincidence that occurs in someone with recurring episodes of depression. As support to this idea... Read more ...
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of RLS occur in 5-15% of the general population, which makes it the second or third most common sleep disorder. Of these cases, only about 2-3% are considered clinically severe enough to require treatment. It appears to occur more commonly in females and can even affect children. Due... Read more ...
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the springs when you lie down? I've even heard of people who were trying to sleep on a mattress so old that... Read more ...
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a disease, like a pharmaceutical company with an effective medicine, publicizes a disorder with the sole... Read more ...
You are what you eat I can hear you saying, "Okay... now I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it... but now you are going to limit my fluids?" No! However, there are certain factors that should be kept in mind when drinking any type of fluids. One troublesome item is caffeine. Caffeine interferes with sleep with most people. Caffeine can also become an addiction... so watching our intake should be... Read more ...
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder) Eileen Bailey, Health Central's ADHD expert, tells us: "ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present." Eileen also says that there are several other medical conditions that share symptoms with ADHD, among them sleep... Read more ...
In my last blog we began a discussion of seasonal affective disorder or SAD. We will pick up where we left off. There is actually some debate in the psychiatric community whether or not SAD is actually a separate diagnosis, apart from general depression. Those who claim it is not suggest that it is no more than a seasonal coincidence that occurs in someone with recurring episodes of depression. As support to this idea... Read more ...
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of RLS occur in 5-15% of the general population, which makes it the second or third most common sleep disorder. Of these cases, only about 2-3% are considered clinically severe enough to require treatment. It appears to occur more commonly in females and can even affect children. Due... Read more ...
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the springs when you lie down? I've even heard of people who were trying to sleep on a mattress so old that... Read more ...
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a disease, like a pharmaceutical company with an effective medicine, publicizes a disorder with the sole... Read more ...
You are what you eat I can hear you saying, "Okay... now I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it... but now you are going to limit my fluids?" No! However, there are certain factors that should be kept in mind when drinking any type of fluids. One troublesome item is caffeine. Caffeine interferes with sleep with most people. Caffeine can also become an addiction... so watching our intake should be... Read more ...
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Using Math To Take The Lag Out Of Jet Lag
Using Math To Take The Lag Out Of Jet Lag
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Talk
Title: Talk
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Melanopsin And Sleep Modulation: A Bright Future For Light Therapy?
Light strongly influences human physiology and notably sleep regulation. An international team of scientists, including Patrice Bourgin from CNRS 'Institut des neurosciences cellulaires et intégratives' in Strasbourg, has just published a detailed study in PlosBiology on the role of melanopsin, a molecule involved in mediating the effects of light on sleep.
Mylan Receives FDA Approval For Additional Strength Of Generic Restoril(R)
Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL) announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Temazepam Capsules USP, 22.5 mg. This strength is in addition to Mylan's currently marketed 15 mg and 30 mg strengths of the product. Temazepam Capsules are the generic version of Mallinckrodt's Restoril®, a sleep aid, which had total U.S.
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Talk
Title: Talk
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Title: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Melanopsin And Sleep Modulation: A Bright Future For Light Therapy?
Light strongly influences human physiology and notably sleep regulation. An international team of scientists, including Patrice Bourgin from CNRS 'Institut des neurosciences cellulaires et intégratives' in Strasbourg, has just published a detailed study in PlosBiology on the role of melanopsin, a molecule involved in mediating the effects of light on sleep.
Mylan Receives FDA Approval For Additional Strength Of Generic Restoril(R)
Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL) announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Temazepam Capsules USP, 22.5 mg. This strength is in addition to Mylan's currently marketed 15 mg and 30 mg strengths of the product. Temazepam Capsules are the generic version of Mallinckrodt's Restoril®, a sleep aid, which had total U.S.
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death, according to Spanish research to be published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Talk
Talk
Title: Talk
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Study Investigates DNA Of Sleep
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process.
Cephalon Submits NUVIGIL Supplemental New Drug Application For The Treatment Of Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Jet Lag Disorder
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel.
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Title: Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Title: Talk
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats
Increasingly severe sleep-related breathing disorders in older men appear to be associated with a greater risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), according to a report in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, different types of breathing problems appear more closely associated with different categories of arrhythmia.
Study Investigates DNA Of Sleep
A new study at the University of Leicester aims to investigate the DNA of sleep. The research in the renowned Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester is being carried out by Ms Mobina Khericha and Dr Eran Tauber. It represents a new approach to study the genetics of sleep. Using fruitflies as models the researchers aim at understanding the genetics of sleep and identifying genes involved in this process.
Cephalon Submits NUVIGIL Supplemental New Drug Application For The Treatment Of Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Jet Lag Disorder
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel.
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Title: Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Promising New Drug Combination For Patients With Sleeping Sickness
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness affects tens of thousands of people every year in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a fatal disease with few treatment options. According to an article in this week's issue of The Lancet, Nifurtimox in combination with eflornithine is safe, effective, and more affordable than current treatments for sleeping sickness. This new drug combination should be implemented as a matter of priority by control programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Read more ...
Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns. Research by the University of Warwick and University College London has found that levels of inflammatory markers vary significantly with sleep duration in women, but not men. Read more ...
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A study in the June 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the complaints of fatigue and tiredness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) improved significantly with good adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, suggesting that - like the symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness - these complaints are important symptoms of OSA. Read more ...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Read more ...
Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns. Research by the University of Warwick and University College London has found that levels of inflammatory markers vary significantly with sleep duration in women, but not men. Read more ...
Read more ...
A study in the June 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the complaints of fatigue and tiredness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) improved significantly with good adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, suggesting that - like the symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness - these complaints are important symptoms of OSA. Read more ...
Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting approval of NUVIGIL(R) (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] for the indication of improved wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with jet lag disorder resulting from eastbound travel. Read more ...
Monday, July 6, 2009
Foods for Sweet Dreams
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The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Continue reading ...
In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good restful sleep and of the need to address sleep problems with your doctor.What is sleep deprivation?It is... Continue reading ...
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In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located. Continue reading ...
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The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Continue reading ...
In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good restful sleep and of the need to address sleep problems with your doctor.What is sleep deprivation?It is... Continue reading ...
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In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located. Continue reading ...
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Title: Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 More at...
Sleep disorders of all kinds affect millions of people every day. However, facts concerning sleep and the disorders associated with sleep are not widely known to the public. The sad aspect to this subject, is that many doctors are not versed in sleep disorders as well. Much of the research that one may encounter has been compiled due to personal experiences or through a personal search for knowledge. If you feel that you cannot go through a day... More at...
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 More at...
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results. More at...
Title: Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
Category: Health News
Created: 6/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 More at...
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform. More at...
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 More at...
Sleep disorders of all kinds affect millions of people every day. However, facts concerning sleep and the disorders associated with sleep are not widely known to the public. The sad aspect to this subject, is that many doctors are not versed in sleep disorders as well. Much of the research that one may encounter has been compiled due to personal experiences or through a personal search for knowledge. If you feel that you cannot go through a day... More at...
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009 More at...
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results. More at...
Title: Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
Category: Health News
Created: 6/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009 More at...
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform. More at...
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