Saturday, May 30, 2009

Former ADHD kids suffer lifelong sleep problems: study

Adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to have lifelong sleep problems than those who were never diagnosed with ADHD, a new study suggests. Read more ...

U.S. researchers have found that waking up during surgery is surprisingly common, affecting 1-in-500 surgical cases. Read more ...

Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic. 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 ...

A study of nurses has found that those who sleep the most are thinner than those who get less shut-eye. Read more ...

Title: Depression Hits 1 in 13 American Adults
Category: Health News
Created: 5/20/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2009 Read more ...