Why Do People Get Sleepy When They Are Bored
Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis
- Insomnia - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Prognosis
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...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...hormone serotonin that produces sleep. But what of people who are having a problem staying... Read more »
A Doctor's Top Five Secrets for Good Sleep
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...search for the best "sleep drug." However, many people do not require a medical sleep aid on a... Read more »
School Performance
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...one subject at a time. He said he feels really sleepy in school and can't focus. I also don't... Read more »
Sleeping Despite Shifting Work Schedules
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...will be there, because it is daytime and for so many people the day is just beginning, pass up... Read more »
The Sleep Deprived Brain
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertMost people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep,... Read more »
Health Guide
Narcolepsy: Diagnosis
...asleep lying in a quiet room during the day. The patient takes 4 or 5 scheduled naps 2 hours apart. People with healthy sleep habits fall asleep in about 10 to 20 minutes. In patients with... Read more »Narcolepsy: Highlights
Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...before dinner). Patients should also avoid heavy meals and alcohol, which can interfere with sleep.People with mild narcolepsy symptoms that do not require medication may be able to maintain... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Complications
...many waking behaviors. These include:Avoidance of passive activities. Since RLS is worse when resting, people with severe RLS may avoid activities that involve long periods of sitting, such as... Read more »Images
Insulin pump photo. Information on how an insulin pump works for people with diabetes.... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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 »
Help for Restless Legs
March 12, 2007ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... Read summary »
Alzheimer's: An Epidemic: Diabetes, Herpes or Something Else?
May 05, 2008PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Its been 101 years since Alzheimers was first discovered by a German scientist. But we still dont know... Read summary »
A New Explanation for Insulin Resistance
April 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Scientists may have a better idea why obese people develop insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Because obese people... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySleepCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
