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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Do Bananas Make You Sleepy

Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis

Diagnosis


Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.

A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed that there was no difference in sleep behaviors between people who said they were insomniacs and people who said they weren't. People who believe they have insomnia may have actuall...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Bedtime Snack?
By Beth Irvine , Health Expert

It’s been a few hours since you ate your dinner. Perhaps, as your evening comes to an end, your... Read more »

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Melatonin for Insomnia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...examples are rolled oats, corn, rice, tomatoes and bananas. However, to get the amount of... Read more »

Health Guide

Narcolepsy: Diagnosis
...minutes in traffic(Indicate a score of 0 to 3)SCORE RESULTS1-6: Getting enough sleep4-8: Tends to be sleepy but is average9-15: Very sleepy and should seek medical adviceOver 16: Dangerously... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Highlights
Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...each day and when do they occur? (Patients with apnea often do not describe this symptom as feeling "sleepy." They are more apt to describe this feeling as "lack of energy" or "feeling tired all... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Treatment
...scheduling. In a 2001 study, scheduled sleep periods were also helpful for patients who were extremely sleepy in spite of medications. The benefits of scheduled naps, however, are not clear for... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms
People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night.Symptoms in AdultsSymptoms may include:Excessive daytime sleepinessMorning headachesIrritability and impaired mental... Read more »

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