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Does Melatonin Work For Insomnia?
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or waking too early in the morning. These result in the feeling that sleep is not restorative and often are associated with impaired function during the day.
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. About one-third of the adult population has experienced it at some time and approximately 10% have a persistent problem.
Insomnia can...
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Melatonin: The Natural Sleeping Pill
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Old and New Insomnia Remedies: Part 2
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Insomnia: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Insomnia comes from the Latin words for no sleep. Insomnia is characterized by:Difficulty falling asleepDifficulty staying asleepWaking up too... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 20% or more of older American adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol. Many use such... Read more »
Survey: Work worries create Sunday night insomnia
A survey by an job search Web site suggests that many people have trouble sleeping on Sunday night because they are worried about work on Monday.... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Short-Term and Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
After months of long, sleepless nights and sluggish, unproductive days, you’ve finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are... Read more »
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