Sleeping Through the Night

Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. Read more ...

Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Read more ...

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... 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 ...

Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep. 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 ...

College Students and Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation in college students is serious, not only to students' health but also to their studies. Keep reading to learn about the effects of sleep deprivation on college students. Complete news at...

Title: Late Bedtimes Linked to Heart Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/31/2009 Complete news at...

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS. Complete news at...

Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep. Complete news at...

A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows a positive link between the amount of the hypnotic (sleeping medicine) zopiclone in the blood and the chance of being assessed as impaired in a clinical examination. The study also included drivers who only showed alcohol in their blood test. Complete news at...

Women in Denmark who developed breast cancer after working night shifts and many years of disturbed working patterns are to receive government compensation. Complete news at...

Insomnia has long been associated with poor health, including weight gain and even obesity. Now researchers at UCLA have found out why. Complete news at...

Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain. Complete news at...