Thursday, March 19, 2009

Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk

Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk
Title: Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 3/12/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2009

ADHD may cause chronic sleep deprivation
A new study suggests there may be a specific sleep disorder intrinsic to patients who have ADHD.

Get help here if you've lost your health insurance
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.

Is Provigil Addictive?
Title: Is Provigil Addictive?
Category: Health News
Created: 3/18/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/18/2009

Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable
Title: Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable
Category: Health News
Created: 3/7/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2009

Health Tip: Help Keep Anxiety Under Control
Title: Health Tip: Help Keep Anxiety Under Control
Category: Health News
Created: 3/11/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2009

ADHD may cause chronic sleep deprivation

ADHD may cause chronic sleep deprivation
A new study suggests there may be a specific sleep disorder intrinsic to patients who have ADHD.

Study: Women have more, scarier nightmares than men
A new British study has found that women have more--and more scary--nightmares than men.

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...

Lay-off fears can lead to healthcare mistakes
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.

Arousal Sleep Disorders
Discusses somnambulism (sleepwalking), night eating syndrome and other arousal disorders. Learn how stress, dreams and violence can relate to sleepwalkers.

Dreaming is believing for many Americans
Researchers say that people in many cultures view dreams as messages full of hidden truth, and a new study suggests that Americans are no different.

Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation.