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Friday, October, 23, 2009

History Of Sleep

Stress can cause sleep problems

October 03, 2008
Stress can trigger sleep disturbances in people without a history of sleep problems. This finding follows a five-year Finnish study of 16,627 men and women with undisturbed sleep and 2,572 with disturbed sleep. People who suffered anxiety as a result of divorce or a death in the family were at higher risk for sleeping problems for at least six months after the stressful events, as compared with those who did not experience stressful events. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...of 65 years. 5) Family history. Having a family history of sleep apnea will increase your risk... Read more »

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Dream Dilemma
By Leah , Health Expert

...that…”   Another night recently, I had not been asleep long before some sharp noise caused... Read more »

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Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

In general, Sleep Disorders are divided into conditions associated with Hypersomnia or Excessive... Read more »

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Children Have Sleep Problems Too
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo.... Read more »

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What to do for 14-year-old who has started having Migraines?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...headaches" in your family or her father's family. Family medical history is important in... Read more »

Health Guide

Sleep disorders in the elderly
...morning awakening Confusion differentiating between day and night Signs and tests History of sleep disturbances and history of contributing factors Physical examination... Read more »
ADHD Issues: What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
...Developmental history-including major milestones, results of previous developmental evaluations. Medical history-including significant or chronic illnesses, lead poisoning, significant head... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and personal history. The doctor may conduct an interview that includes the following... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Risk Factors
...of consciousness, and nearly a quarter had experienced a head injury without loss of consciousness.Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep DisordersCluster headaches tend to occur during specific sleep stages... Read more »

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