Sunday, March 22, 2009

Sleep and Accelerated Aging

Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Read more ...

Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression. Read more ...

Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating. Read more ...

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... Read more ...

The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Read more ...

In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor. Read more ...

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. Read more ...

Women, regardless of age and physical health, are far more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep disorders in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as the relationship between stress and sleep. Read more ...

Sleep Disorders in Women

Sleep Disorders in Women
Women, regardless of age and physical health, are far more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep disorders in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as the relationship between stress and sleep.

Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs
The Alternative Medicine site at About.com describes acupressure as "The application of pressure to certain points along the flow of energy or "qi" in the body. This therapy is used to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and relieve pain."   Some reports tell us that acupuncture (acupressure using needles) has a 90% success rate when it comes to insomnia. Pressure on certain points on the energy chain of the body encourages an...

Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea treatments, CPAP, snoring remedies and sleeping pills help many sleep. Keep reading to learn about treatments and about how alcohol and obesity can impact your sleep.

Snoring: Tips to Stop Snoring
Snoring can cause problems for people who snore and even keep their loved ones awake all night. Keep reading to learn about the causes of snoring, as well as ways to help stop snoring.

10 ways to save on prescriptions
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.