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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Risk Factors
- Insomnia - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis of Insomnia
Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults who visit their doctor ever discuss sleep problems. And, doctors seem rarely to ask patients about their sleep habits or problems.
Seven Significant Risk Factors
A 2003 study suggested that there were seven significant factors that predicted high risk for insomnia:
- Being older
- Having conflicts with relati...
Expert & Community Posts
Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertAs we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »
OTC Insomnia Medications
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...problem in elderly men with prostate issues). Another "home remedy" is the use of alcohol. For... Read more »
Top Tips for Coping with Insomnia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...much everyone suffers from the occasional bout of insomnia - I certainly have. The sleepless... Read more »
Your Ticking Clock
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...elderly often suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia and daytime drowsiness. The pineal... Read more »
Health Guide
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Complications
...consequences. But in some cases, severe and persistent symptoms can cause considerable mental distress, chronic insomnia, and daytime sleepiness.Sleep DeprivationSleep deprivation, and the daytime... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...every night.It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.In general, the... Read more »Menopause: Symptoms
...menopause naturally.Heart pounding or racing can occur, with orwithout hot flashes.Difficulty sleeping. Insomnia is common during perimenopause. It may be caused by the hot flashes or it may be an... Read more »Insomnia: Treatment
...behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals. Behavioral techniques can actually cure chronic insomnia and studies report their effectiveness in nearly all patients with primary chronic... Read more »Images
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Online Sleep Therapy
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Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
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Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
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