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Norman
On St. Patrick's Day, 1998, my husband, Norman, died of a heart attack. He was just three days away from his 67th birthday. This was his second heart attack. His doctor attributed them to the sleep apnea he'd suffered from for several years.
When he was first diagnosed with sleep apnea, I was surprised at how little people knew o...
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Expert & Community Posts
Important Changes in Zanaflex Labeling
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertAcorda Therapeutics and the FDA have informed healthcare professionals of changes to the... Read more »
Can Alcohol Help Me Sleep?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertQuestion: Does alcohol reduce REM sleep? Can alcohol make me have more vivid dreams? Dr.... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...how a sleep study can be used to determine other sleep disorders, including insomnia and... Read more »
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertIt has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD?... Read more »
Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...of sleep disturbances in patients with unexplained sleep disorders. All patients with sleep... Read more »
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Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans. The good news is that many can be treated, and people suffering from sleep disorders can lead satisfying and productive lives. Whether you have been... Read more »ADHD and Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep Disorders, that appeared on the website ADDA-SR,... Read more »All About Shift Work
...Exxon Valdez have been attributed to human fatigue.According to the International Classifications of Sleep Disorders, shift workers are at increased risk for a variety of chronic illnesses such as... Read more »Images
Medications
...decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders such as... Read more »
...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. How To Use Read the Medication... Read more »
...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. Dextroamphetamine is a... Read more »
...or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. Dextroamphetamine is a... Read more »
...may help improve your sleep if you have shift work sleep disorder. Consult your doctor or... Read more »
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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 »
Diabetes Linked to Sleep Apnea
June 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Scientists need to spend more time studying the possible connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The International... Read summary »
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
June 01, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »
Delay School, Sleep More
June 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Delaying the start of school may help kids stay awake during class. A new study reveals 40 extra minutes could make children more... Read summary »
Helping Autistic Kids Sleep
April 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A commonly used supplement can help autistic children catch some much needed Z's. As many as 89 percent of children with autism... Read summary »
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