Gene may explain how some function on little sleep

Gene may explain how some function on little sleep
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.

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.

Making the most of expiring health insurance
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.

Sleep Apnea Tips
Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes. However recent research has revealed that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from many causes, even in people judged to be healthy.   Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore revealed that men aged 40 to 70 with severe sleep apnea were twice as likely to die as men in the same age group who did not suffer from the disorder....

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Title: desipramine, Norpramin
Category: Medications
Created: 5/11/1998
Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2009

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Title: Alcoholism May Alter Sleep Long-Term
Category: Health News
Created: 10/5/2009 11:06:00 AM
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Title: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Category: Diseases and Conditions
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