Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?

In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive, and started discussing what some researchers believe may be the function of some portions of non-REM sleep.  We reviewed how there is some evidence linking declarative memory (memory of facts and figures) to slow wave sleep and procedural memory (the ability to perform tasks like riding a bike or playing... More at...

Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men. And young black women showed significant declines in exercise between 1984 and 2006, according to a University of Michigan study to be published in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health. More at...

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... More at...

A study, "Sibling risk of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy," in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP indicates that children have an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if they have at least one sibling who has been diagnosed with the sleep disorder. More at...

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... More at...

International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated

International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated
Title: International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated
Category: Health News
Created: 8/15/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2009

Behavioral Therapy for Pain and Insomnia
Title: Behavioral Therapy for Pain and Insomnia
Category: Health News
Created: 8/17/2009
Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2009

Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis
Title: Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis
Category: Health News
Created: 8/20/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2009

Health Tip: Stay Awake on the Road
Title: Health Tip: Stay Awake on the Road
Category: Health News
Created: 8/17/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2009

Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men: Report
Title: Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 8/18/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2009

Health Tip: Back to School, Back to Sleep
Title: Health Tip: Back to School, Back to Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 8/14/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2009 8:10:00 AM