Why Coffee Makes Me Sleepy
Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis
- Insomnia - Diagnosis
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- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
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Diagnosis
Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.
A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed that there was no difference in sleep behaviors between people who said they were insomniacs and people who said they weren't. People who believe they have insomnia may have actuall...
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Expert & Community Posts
What are the effects of coffee on your blood pressure?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...have borderline high blood pressure and I am a big coffee drinker. What are the effects of... Read more »
Day and Night: Why We Sleep When We Do
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...exposure to the sun and possibly a well-timed Starbucks coffee in the late morning or early... Read more »
MS Fatigue Phenomenon: Relapsing/Remitting Personality
By Mandy Crest , Health Expert...nap will help? Yes, but not much and not for long. Coffee? Wouldn't make a dent. Forget all that... Read more »
Diet and Sleep Part Two
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...different. One person could be affected with two cups of coffee, when others can drink more and... Read more »
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week- It's Here!
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...begun, or having caffeine (equivalent to 2 cups of coffee). These measures have shown to improve... Read more »
Health Guide
Jet Lag: Is there a Cure?
...traveling. Food and Drink The airplane’s pressurized cabin exacerbates the effects of alcohol and coffee from two to three times their normal result. In addition, both of these drinks have... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...headaches occur regularly in the morning?Is the patient taking or withdrawing from stimulants, such as coffee or tobacco?How much alcohol is consumed per day?Does the patient have any problems... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...over-the-counter or prescription drugs)?Is the patient taking or withdrawing from stimulants, such as coffee or tobacco?How much alcohol is consumed per day?What stresses or emotional factors may... Read more »The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...it in the morning to wake us up and get us going. That's not the effect we want to have at bedtime. Coffee is one source of caffeine, but there are others including chocolate, many colas and some... Read more »Coping with Jet Lag
...sleeplessness.Bring elements or objects from home like a picture of the family, favorite pillow, blanket or even a coffee mug) to ease the feeling of being in a new environment. Check with the... Read more »Medications
...effects occur: black stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds yellowing eyes/skin ... Read more »
Related News
Warning Issued for "Energy Gum"
June 09, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors are warning parents about the dangers of caffeine-containing chewing gum following an Italian boy's hospitalization.... Read summary »
Coffee Could Lower Death Risk
June 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Having that morning cup of coffee every day could help protect you from heart disease. New research finds drinking coffee... Read summary »
Coffee Could Lower Death Risk
June 26, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Having that morning cup of coffee every day could help protect you from heart disease. New research finds drinking coffee... Read summary »
Worry Disrupts Sleep of Caregivers
August 27, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older adults who care for a loved one with dementia may need to... Read summary »
Coffee, Cigarettes and AA
July 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study reveals coffee and cigarette use among Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members is greater than among the U.S.... Read summary »
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