Sleep Expert Outlines Help for Insomniacs
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 16 2005 - 3:45pm
Insomnia is lack of quality sleep, not lack of sleep per se, some lucky people rise and shine after only a few hours.
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Behavioral Therapy Effective in Treatment of Insomnia
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 16 2005 - 3:24pm
Changing a person's attitudes about sleep and teaching new habits is a promising treatment for insomnia.
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Poor Sleep Not a Normal Part of Aging
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 14 2005 - 12:40pm
The study presents a five step approach to diagnose and manage insomnia in these patients.
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Don't Let Long Summer Drives Lull You to Sleep Behind The Wheel
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 13 2005 - 10:26pm
Get a good night's sleep. While this varies from individual to individual, sleep experts recommend between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.
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Sleep Well Tonight for a Good Day Tomorrow
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 13 2005 - 10:16pm
It's important to remember that sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.
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Sleep Apnea Is Silent Player in NFL Super Bowl Championship
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 13 2005 - 10:04pm
Many Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but have not been treated.
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Insomnia - Getting The Help You Need
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 5 2005 - 8:06am
If you have been unable to sleep every night, or most nights, for an extended period, then you may well suffer from serious insomnia.
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Linking Snoring and Hyperactivity Among Children
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jul 2 2005 - 6:54pm
The research team, from the UM Sleep Disorders Center, followed 229 children for four years and found that those who snored at the start of the study were far more likely to have new signs of hyperactivity.
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Study Shows How Sleep Improves Memory
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 28 2005 - 2:24pm
Sleep appears to play a key role in human development. A good night's sleep triggers changes in the brain that help to improve memory.
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Too Many Fathers Ignoring Their Snoring
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 22 2005 - 10:10pm
Let's help fathers, and others who have sleep apnea symptoms, recognize their sleep problems, and seek treatment.
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AMA Survey Finds Next Generation of Physicians Plagues by Sleep Deprivation
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 21 2005 - 2:09pm
Many medical students and residents in hospitals across the country are plagued by sleep deprivation and fatigue
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Ramelteon Helped Adults With Chronic Insomnia Fall Asleep, Sleep Longer
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 20 2005 - 8:57am
Ramelteon increased sleep time in adults with chronic insomnia and is possible remedy for treatment of insomnia.
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New Look at Treatments Used for Chronic Insomnia
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 16 2005 - 7:14am
Panel recommends broader use of cognitive and behavioral therapies for Insomnia and Sleeping difficulty.
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Sleep Loss Affects High Schoolers
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 13 2005 - 5:51pm
The study assessed the impact of sleep loss after the start of school on cognitive performance and mood and examined the relationship of weekday sleep to weekend sleep in adolescents.
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Sleep Deprivation a Serious Problem
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 12 2005 - 11:30pm
Many people are not getting the sleep they need, but the hazards of sleep deprivation are many.
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Re-Learn The Art of a Good Night's Sleep
By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 5 2005 - 7:59pm
When interruptions to sleep become a chronic problem, doctors can offer patients a multidisciplinary approach to treating insomnia that teaches them how to sleep.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Also Effective for Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 25 2005 - 1:45pm
A method commonly used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also alleviates symptoms of nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux.
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What Kind of Sleeper Are You?
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 24 2005 - 9:48pm
NSF Creates Profiles of America's Adults From New Poll on Sleep Habits
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Millions Too Sleepy for Sex, According to Poll
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 18 2005 - 8:03pm
Millions Too Sleepy for Sex, Others Miss Work, And Growing Number Fall Asleep at the Wheel Because of Poor Sleep, According to Poll.
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Get Sleep: Your Health and Happiness Depend on It
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 17 2005 - 10:31pm
When they have trouble sleeping on a regular basis, they should discuss their sleep with their doctor. Sleep problems can be an indicator of other medical issues.
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Alcohol and Sleep May Not Be a Healthy Mix
By Armen Hareyan G+ May 17 2005 - 10:20pm
Many people use alcohol as an aid to help them get to sleep, but this can be a mistake.
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Sleep Apnea Can Literally Take Your Breathe Away
By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 27 2005 - 10:09am
Sleep Apnea afflicts some 18 million people in the United States, there are just as many undiagnosed cases of sleep apnea.
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Possible Mechnaism for Link Between Sleep Disturbances and Metabolic Syndrome
By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 22 2005 - 1:54pm
A new study suggests that a brain system that controls the sleep/wake cycle might also play a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
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New Drug Proves Helpful for Treating Long-Term Insomnia
By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 17 2005 - 12:03am
The data demonstrate that improvements in sleep were associated with consistent improvements in the patients' ratings of their capacity to function well during the day.
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A Good Night's Sleep: NIHSeniorHealth Offers Helpful Information
By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 7 2005 - 10:19am
Adequate sleep is essential to good health and quality of life. Not sleeping well can lead to a number of problems.
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Sleeping Pills May Not Increase Fall Risk
By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 6 2005 - 3:22pm
Lack of sleep could be contributing to the epidemic of dangerous falls among older people. Insomnia raises fall risk for elderly.
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Evidence That Memories are Consolidated During Sleep
By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 28 2005 - 6:56am
Findings offer important evidence that extensive regions of the brain are involved in processing memories during a particular form of sleep, called slow wave sleep.
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Common Sleep Problem Can Lead to Serious Health Risk
By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 1 2005 - 4:29pm
Twenty percent of Americans have trouble sleeping. Millions of them have a common condition called obstructive sleep apnea, a respiratory disorder marked by upper airway obstruction, which causes brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
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Child's Sleep Disorder May Cause Hyperactivity
By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 27 2005 - 10:56pm
If adults stay up past their bedtime or do not get a good night's sleep, they are usually worn out the next day. But lack of sleep may have the opposite effect on a child. As many parents know all too well, a child who should be exhausted from poor or insufficient sleep at night may instead be bouncing off the walls the following day.
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Restless, Racing and "Sleepless in America"
By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 11 2005 - 1:21pm
Survey Shows Need for Greater Public Awareness about Link between Sleep and Mental Illness. Sleep disturbance symptoms are linked to common mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder.
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