Cognitive behavior therapy may ease insomnia

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 ...

We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off.   Mild symptoms of RLS occur in 5-15% of the general population, which makes it the second or third most common sleep disorder.  Of these cases, only about 2-3% are considered clinically severe enough to require treatment.  It appears to occur more commonly in females and can even affect children.  Due... Read more ...

A lucky few can get by just fine on six hours of sleep, and a new study suggests a genetic mutation might help explain why. Read more ...

A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it. Read more ...

There is enormous diversity when it comes to sleep disorders, experts say. Read more ...

Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS).   We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless legs syndrome in the past two blogs, now let’s talk about how RLS is diagnosed.  Due to the unusual sensations that patients with RLS complain of, it is sometimes difficult for a healthcare provider to determine if these complaints are actually related to RLS.  Contrary to popular... Read more ...