Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Units (ICU)

For a patient to heal from illness or injury, he or she needs restful sleep. A quiet, dimly lit room promotes sleep. Yet, the ICU ward of a busy hospital is seldom quiet or dimly lit. An article in USA today advises: "Sleep deprivation can result in a decreased production of growth hormone needed for healing." In the ICU (intensive care unit) and, for that matter, most hospital wards, patients are disturbed by flashing... Complete news at...

Title: Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2008 Complete news at...

A new study shows that smoking disrupts sleep in two ways. First, as bedtime approaches, the smoker has a final "relaxing" smoke before retiring. That smoke may seem relaxing, but nicotine (the drug found in tobacco) is actually a stimulant, and smoking that cigarette is almost as sleep disrupting as drinking a cup of coffee. But smoking disrupts sleep in yet another way. During the night, you go hours without a... Complete news at...

Title: Power Down for Better Sleep
Category: Health Facts
Created: 2/14/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2008 Complete news at...

Every year, as the Christmas season rolls around, There are numerous and varied showings of "A Christmas Carol." I'm sure you're all familiar with the story of the three ghosts, Tiny Tim, and the original Scrooge. It was written by Charles Dickens.  Another story by Charles Dickens is very appropriate to our topic of sleep disorders. It is entitled "The Pickwick Papers." From this... Complete news at...

Title: 9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2008 Complete news at...

Title: Daytime Nap May Boost Memory
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2008 Complete news at...