Information and opinions on Sleep Disorders from Maria at MySleepCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/12021/shift Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:12:00 -0400 Maria According to a study published in the August 1st issue of the journal SLEEP, researchers have found that people who work rotating shifts have lower levels of serotonin, a hormone and neurotransmitter in the central nervous system thought to play a big part in regulating a person's sleep. Levels of serotonin were found to differ greatly between day workers and rotating shift workers, with day workers having significantly... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/12021/shift http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/11432/poor-women Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:47:00 -0400 Maria Researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center have reported a link between poor sleep and elderly women who have experienced cognitive decline, such that associated with Alzheimer's disease.  After age 65, women with cognitive decline were more likely to sleep poorly than women whose cognition did not decline, according to the study published in the July 17, 2007 issue of Neurology. More on this from... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/11432/poor-women http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/11253/reveal Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:02:00 -0400 Maria Former Surgeon Generals Dr. Richard H. Carmona, Dr. C. Everett Koop, and Dr. David Satcher have testified that they experienced repeated political interference, attempts to weaken or suppress important public health reports, and dismissal of pertinent health issues by administration officials because of political considerations.  Drs. Carmona, Koop and Satcher are only a few who have come forward to admit that politics often smother science... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/11253/reveal http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/9789/risk Thu, 24 May 2007 15:12:00 -0400 Maria The best way to prevent a sleepless night is to be aware of the risks for insomnia. Do you know what might cause you to lose sleep? See Risk Factors For Insomnia (http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-introduction-000027_4-145.html) to stay in touch with the things in your life that could cost you valuable rest. Do all you can to get good sleep.  http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/7725/9789/risk