How To Sleep
Lack of sleep affects immune system, blood pressure, diabetes risk
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertToday let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertResearch engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the... Read more »
The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...that some people have initiating and maintaining sleep, which can cause severe impairment in... Read more »
A Doctor's Top Five Secrets for Good Sleep
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...is extremely frustrating not to be able to fall asleep. Naturally, your first response to... Read more »
Research Links Disturbed Sleep and Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertThe results of this new study on how sleep disturbances relate to pain will hardly be a surprise... Read more »
Health Guide
Insomnia: Diagnosis
Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively... 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 »Coping with Jet Lag
...you are likely to experience the phenomenon of "jet lag," which can have a profound effect on your sleep and alertness. This online brochure has some advice for travelers on what you can do now to... Read more »Insomnia: Treatment
Behavioral MethodsPrevention of sleeplessness depends upon the patient's ability to learn how to relax and sleep well. A number of behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals.... 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 »Images
Sleep studies... Read more »
Related News
Napping Hurts Recovery
September 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While an afternoon nap may feel like just what the doctor ordered, it may hinder recovery for older adults during a... Read summary »
Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read summary »
Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related Obesity
May 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the... Read summary »
Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure
April 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep may be putting themselves at risk for high blood pressure. In a new... Read summary »
Get More Sleep to Fight Off Colds
January 19, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough sleep won't just make you tired. It may also make you sick. People who sleep less than seven hours at night... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySleepCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
