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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Sleeplessness

Health Encyclopedia: Sleeping Difficulty

Alternative Names

Insomnia; Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness


Prevention


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Expert & Community Posts

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Sick and Sleepless Fruit Flies Mirror Homans
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...clues to the treatment of disorders like narcolepsy, insomnia and sleep apnea. This sequencing... Read more »

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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...morning, unable to return to sleep.   Another cause of sleeplessness in the elderly is a... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 1: Sleepless? Join the Crowd…
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...perimenopause, have trouble sleeping.   And for some, that sleeplessness ultimately stretches... Read more »

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 2: Sleepy? Do Something About It
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...age, declining hormone levels, all contribute to sleeplessness. Surprisingly, many women don't... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Dealing With Anxiety Symptoms: Insomnia
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Sleeping difficulty
...refreshed and rested in the morning. Alternative Names Insomnia; Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness Considerations Everyone has an occasional... Read more »
Coping with Jet Lag
...ABOUT SLEEPAccording to experts, stress or the potential for stress is another problem that can lead to sleeplessness. Two common travel related stress conditions are the "First Night Effect" and... Read more »
Sleeping difficulty
Insomnia; Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness Home Care Try modifying your nighttime sleeping habits and other behavior before resorting... Read more »

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Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »

Medications

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...(rah-MEL-tee-on) Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you... Read more »

Related News

Bad economy causing rise in sleeplessness
March 03, 2009

One-third of Americans are up in the night worrying about the economy, their money, or their jobs, a new study has found. Read summary »

One in five have used ADHD meds illegally
December 16, 2008

A new survey in the journal Nature has found that one in five respondents has used a prescription drug illegally in order to get a boost in... Read summary »

Sleeplessness can lead to high blood pressure
June 10, 2009

Adults who don't get enough sleep are at greater risk for developing high blood pressure over time, researchers say. University of Chicago scientists... Read summary »

GERD may lead to sleepless nights
October 03, 2008

The painful symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to sleepless nights, a new survey reports. In a poll of 701 GERD patients,... Read summary »

HRT Improves Quality of Life
September 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For post-menopausal women -- even those without symptoms -- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve quality of life. The... Read summary »