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 sleep patterns and perpetuating the cycle of headaches, a new study shows.
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"It is not the need for sleep but the ability that diminishes with age." This quote, from Harold Rubin, Rehabilitation Counselor,... Read more »
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According to a new study, a type of therapy known as cognitive behavior therapy may ease pain and sleep problems in older people who suffer from both... Read more »
A reader asks Dr. Gott if sleeping in a sitting position is an OK cure for insomnia. The man has found that if he sleeps in an upright position on... Read more »
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Occasionally having trouble sleeping is normal for most people. Everyday stress, heartburn, or too much caffeine or alcohol all can make it hard to... Read more »
Almost 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, but new research suggests that doctors often prescribe antidepressants for the disorder... Read more »
Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »