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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

American Academy Of Sleep Medicine

Doctor: Dads need more sleep too

October 03, 2008
A sleep researcher says that shift work, jet lag, and bad sleep habits create sleep problems for many men. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that chronic sleep deprivation can cause problems at work and increase the risk of car accidents. The group recommends that men who have trouble sleeping be checked for sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Childhood Depression & Sleep Problems Linked
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...mental health problems in later life.   Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2009,... Read more »

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Sleep Duration and Obesity Linked
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...and roughly half snore very loudly.   Source:   American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2008, May... Read more »

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REM and Memory
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...V.A. Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)... Read more »

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Study Finds Way For Shift Workers to Improve Job Performance & Sleep Pattern
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...episodes after night shifts and on days off.   Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine... Read more »

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Sleep, Health and Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...yourself, it's time to seek out help.   Sources:   American Academy of Sleep Medicine.... Read more »

Health Guide

Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
...also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for patients with... Read more »
Insomnia: Diagnosis
...doctor may recommend a sleep specialist or a sleep disorders center. Centers are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Patients should investigate centers carefully, to be sure... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...consultants who can provide both physical and psychiatric evaluations. Centers should be accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Medical and Sleep HistoryTo help determine the... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...consultants who can provide both physical and psychiatric evaluations. Centers should be accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Among the signs that may indicate a need for a sleep... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for RLS or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) only for persons who fulfill strict diagnostic criteria, and who experience... Read more »

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