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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Insomnia Study

Genes link anxiety, depression, insomnia: study

June 10, 2009
University of Pennsylvania researchers have a genetic link between anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Scientists looked at data on 749 identical twins and 687 fraternal twins, aged 8 to 17. Parents of 19.5 percent of these twin sets reported that the children suffered from insomnia. The scientists found that though identical twins did not have higher rates of insomnia, if one identical twin had the sleep disorder, the other twin was more likely to have it than if they were fraternal twins. Resea... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Exercise: A Nature Cure for Your Insomnia Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and... Read more »

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The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... Read more »

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Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Suicide
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...seem a bit drastic, and this would be true if the insomnia only lasted for a night or two or... Read more »

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »

Health Guide

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... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are confirmed: you’ve been suffering from insomnia.  As someone who’s been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I know that a... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep 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.... Read more »
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 »
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 »

Medications

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...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »

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...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »

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... Uses Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »

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