Talk
Title: Talk
A Link Between The Circadian Rhythm And Salt Balance
New research, conducted by Charles Wingo and his colleagues, at the University of Florida, Gainsville, suggests a link between the circadian rhythm and control of sodium (salt) levels in mice. The hormone aldosterone regulates levels of sodium in the blood and thereby helps control blood pressure.
Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Title: Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Category: Health News
Created: 7/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2009
Mattress Money Stasher Throws Out a Million!
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Title: Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Title: Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Children With Sickle Cell Disease Need A Good Night's Sleep
Children with sickle cell disease tend to have interrupted sleep many times during the night leaving them tired and irritable during the day. It may be because the oxygen levels in their blood are reduced or they tend to have enlarged adenoids and tonsils, which can interfere with breathing at night.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
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...
Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
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...
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
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...
Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Title: Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Category: Health News
Created: 7/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2009
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Title: Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2009
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
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...
Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Title: Cats Can Control Their Humans, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2009
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