With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up

Title: With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up
Category: Health News
Created: 3/2/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2009 Continue reading ...

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... Continue reading ...

Title: Tonsillectomy
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2009 Continue reading ...

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... Continue reading ...

Title: Top 5 Reasons for Skipping Sex
Category: Health News
Created: 2/11/2009
Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2009 Continue reading ...

Title: Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s
Category: Health News
Created: 2/27/2009 10:07:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2009 Continue reading ...

Title: Drug May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 2/25/2009
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2009 Continue reading ...

Title: Insomnia
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/6/2005
Last Editorial Review: 3/3/2009 Continue reading ...