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Children Have Sleep Problems Too

Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo. Perfectly relaxed. Lost in the land of dreams. However, children suffer from sleep disorders, too. Not just snoring and nightmares. More serious than the occasional sleepwalking. INSOMNIAInsomnia in adults is a very common disorder. An... Read moreChevron
posted 07/01/2007, comment (1)|
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Difficult to Diagnose Sleep Problem

My husband, 65, has had sleep difficulties throuhout his life. He never reached the point of deep, restorative sleep. However, about 5-6 years ago, the situation became extreme. He would have 2-3 days/nights of no sleep each week for about 3-4 weeks. Then he would have a "normal" sleep of 6 hours per night for a few weeks, not deep, but at... Read moreChevron
posted 06/13/2007, comments (3)|
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Alcohol and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Cocktail

As I've mentioned before, my husband, Norman, suffered from sleep apnea. He also had other cards stacked against him. He was diabetic and obese. He was an alcoholic. He'd tried to quit drinking, joined Alcoholics Anonymous, and he did manage to quit for short periods of time, but never for the long haul. His bouts with sleep apnea seemed... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2007, comment (1)|
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What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics

Sleep Apnea - What is it? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the victim stops breathing from a few seconds to a minute or more and resumes with a gasp or a snort. Apnea (also spelled apnoea) means the cessation of breathing. There are primarily three types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when there is some... Read moreChevron
posted 04/07/2007, comment (1)|
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How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder?

Friends and family often ask me, “How do I know if I have a sleep disorder, and what can I do about it?” I thought that I would review some of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and how you should prepare yourself to visit your doctor to present your sleep problems. Typically, a sign that you have a sleep disorder is if you have... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2006, comments (6)|
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