Friday, October 16, 2009

4 things you should know about the healthcare reform bill

Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200. Read more ...

A course of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) may help insomnia patients get a better night's sleep, even long after the treatment ends. Read more ...

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall. Read more ...

A new software that uses quizzes, stories, and games may help people who suffer from insomnia, experts say. Read more ...

Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option. Read more ...

Despite the fact that humans will spend roughly one-third of their lives asleep, scientists still don't know why we do it. Read more ...

Melatonin Helps Autistic Kids Sleep

Melatonin Helps Autistic Kids Sleep
Title: Melatonin Helps Autistic Kids Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 10/13/2009 11:40:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/13/2009 11:40:05 AM

Lack of sleep may play a role in Alzheimer's
Experts say this study is another in the long line of consequences from chronic sleep deprivation.

Developmental Screening
Title: Developmental Screening
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 9/29/2009 12:33:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2009 12:33:34 PM

Weight Loss Helps Sleep Apnea
Title: Weight Loss Helps Sleep Apnea
Category: Health News
Created: 9/29/2009 9:16:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2009 9:16:51 AM

S.A.D. and Circadian Rhythms
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”   - Anne Bradstreet, British poet   It’s that time of the year again.  Especially for those of us not fortunate enough to live in warmer climes- the winter is coming.  As we all know, along with the season comes shorter days and longer nights.  Some of us may...

Insomnia linked to high blood pressure
A new study published in the journal Sleep has found that people who suffer insomnia may also have heightened nighttime blood pressure.

Internet-based therapy may treat insomnia
A new software that uses quizzes, stories, and games may help people who suffer from insomnia, experts say.