Sleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member. Still, because so many factors are involved in insomnia, a genetic component is difficult to define.
Many cases of chronic insomnia cases have an emotional or psychological basis. The disorders that most often cause insomnia are:
Like RA, Lupus awareness month is also in May. And World Lupus Day is May 10th. In my other post for this month, I'll talk about what it... Read more »
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience... Read more »
This is the first of a series of articles I'll be running touching on various aspects of sleep, sleep problems and sleep... Read more »
As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that usually pass when the stress of the... Read more »
Judging from the latest shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with their feelings of... Read more »
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 »
Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal... Read more »
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 »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's antibodies attack one's own tissues. Lupus attacks tissues such as the skin, muscles,... Read more »
Chronic insomnia puts people at risk for anxiety but not for depression, according to new research. Experts studied 25,130 Norwegian adults to... Read more »