Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know
In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good restful sleep and of the need to address sleep problems with your doctor.What is sleep deprivation?It is...

Alcoholism May Alter Sleep Long-Term
Title: Alcoholism May Alter Sleep Long-Term
Category: Health News
Created: 10/5/2009 11:06:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/5/2009 11:06:10 AM

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

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Title: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/8/2000 4:14:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2009

Altitude Sickness Symptoms
Title: Altitude Sickness Symptoms
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 12/15/2005
Last Editorial Review: 10/1/2009

Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
Title: Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
Category: Health News
Created: 9/24/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2009

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...

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