Need a New Alarm Clock? I Dare You to Try...

Need a New Alarm Clock? I Dare You to Try...

Sleeping Double in a Single Bed
Anyone who has any knowledge at all of country music will probably remember the Barbara Mandrell hit, "Sleeping Single in a Double Bed." That, according to the song, is not a favorable situation. However, please consider the alternative. Snuggling together on a narrow bed may sound appealing to the newlyweds, but believe me, keep it up and the honeymoon will soon be over. Buy a bed large enough to give both people room to move around, stretch...

Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function
Title: Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2009 9:11:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2009

Health Tip: Traumatic Events May Affect Sleep
Title: Health Tip: Traumatic Events May Affect Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2009

A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Title: A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2009

Sleepless Kids Become Fat Adults

Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
Title: Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 1/24/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2009

Good News for People with Insomnia

Resolutions for the Sleep Impaired

As the last of the sand trickles from the hourglass and the old year gives way to the new, it's a time to look to the future. What can we do to make life better in the months to come?   For the sleep deprived, whether that lack of sleep comes from a sleep disorder, work schedule or poor sleep hygiene, a plan to get more sleep will definitely improve the quality of life.   Sleep deprivation causes many problems, from excessive... Continue reading ...

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Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Continue reading ...

It's common knowledge that obesity is one of the main causes of sleep apnea. How, the, do we account for the 40 to 60% of sleep apnea victims who are not obese?   Enlarged tonsils or adenoids, a deformed uvula or soft palate - These conditions  can be the culprits in some cases. So can liver disease. But this still leaves many cases of apnea unaccounted for.   Researchers at the University of Toronto Center for Sleep... Continue reading ...

Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Continue reading ...