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Foods That Cause 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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Using sleep to manage headaches may cause insomnia
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Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Insomnia: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Study: Insomnia may cause anxiety but not depression
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