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Health Encyclopedia: Migraine Causes
Causes
Until recently, the general theory on the migraine process rested solely on the idea that abnormalities of blood vessel (vascular) systems in the head were responsible for migraines. Now, however, experts tend to believe that migraine starts with an underlying central nervous system disorder. When triggered by various stimuli, this disorder sets off a chain of neurologic and biochemical events, some of which subsequently affect the brain's vascular system. No experimental model fully expla...
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Expert & Community Posts
Sleeping too little? Working too much?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...dollar. It's time people became more aware of the importance of sleep. A lack of sleep... Read more »
Sleep More, Lose More Weight
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...many more reasons do we need before we realize the importance of sleep in our lives. And yet,... Read more »
WARNING: Pillows Recalled
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...and have the registration number PA-27156(CA) and Sleep Innovations" printed on the tag, they... Read more »
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the... Read more »
Go To BED
By Candy Franks , Health Expert...again, today the support group meeting was about sleep (or should I say lack of it?). It is my... Read more »
Health Guide
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...friends and family know that you’ve been diagnosed. Some members of your family may not understand the importance of sleep so you’ll want to explain, as best you can, what you are going... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
Lifestyle treatment of narcolepsy includes taking three or more scheduled sleep-times throughout the day. One study suggested that the best approach is a combination of scheduled nighttime... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Introduction
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathing during the night, perhaps hundreds of times, usually for periods of 10 seconds or longer and sometimes for as long as a minute.... Read more »Insomnia: Introduction
Insomnia comes from the Latin words for no sleep. Insomnia is characterized by:Difficulty falling asleepDifficulty staying asleepWaking up too early in the morningSome experts believe... Read more »Narcolepsy: Introduction
..."seized by numbness". The two primary symptoms in narcolepsy reflect this phrase:Excessive daytime sleepiness, with frequent daily sleep attacks or a need to take several naps during the... Read more »Images
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Sleep Linked to Weight
August 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to growing evidence that sleep is associated with weight. The research finds children and teens who sleep less... Read summary »
Pre-natal Alcohol Exposure Linked to Trouble Sleeping
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A nightcap while you're pregnant may disturb your child's sleep later on. A new study found alcohol consumption during... 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 »
Study: Parents can spot sleep problems in kids
October 03, 2008Researchers say that observations from parents are an important part of diagnosing sleep problems in children. A small study tracked 151 overweight... Read summary »
Pacemakers for Breathing
November 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breathing may seem like a mindless bodily function, but new research shows the mind is actually more involved in breathing than... Read summary »
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