Sleep Disorders Encyclopedia
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Sleep Disorders News
Teens Always Nodding Off May Need Help
Long lasting fatigue in teens may indicate depression or anxiety disorders
Prostates Seem to Need 'Sound-Sleep'
Prostate cancer risks may be increased in men who report sleep problems
Dreaming of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer risks may be increased by obstructive sleep apnea
Sleeping with a Baby on the Way
Side sleeping linked to better pregnancy outcomes than sleeping on back
Race Matters with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea in African American men more likely to present severe symptoms
Teens Shed Extra Pounds with Extra Sleep
Insufficient sleep in teens linked to obesity especially among already overweight teens
Linking Poor Sleep and Alzheimer's
Alzheimers linked to poor sleep prior to cognitive problems
Alert on the Road with Caffeine
Caffeine consumption may decrease crash risk among commercial truck drivers
Sleeping Pills May Carry High Risks
Sleeping medications linked to a higher risk of death and slightly higher risk of cancer
Sleep Disorders Latest Videos
Depression & Over-Sleeping
Ten hours, eleven hours... the hours fly by in bed. But oversleeping is detrimental, just as insomnia is. Learn more about this depression symptoms.
You Don't Snooze, You Lose
Sleep deprivation is all too common on your average campus, but does being sleep deprived really hurt you? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Suffering from insomnia in college can lead to reduced concentration and impair your studying efforts.
Ativan
A pharmacist explains how Ativan works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Valium
A pharmacist explains how Valium works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Ambien
A pharmacist explains how Ambien works, why doctors prescribe this hypnotic, and some common side effects of the drug.
Restoril
A pharmacist explains how Restoril works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome was first described in seventeenth century medical writings-and it's been plaguing people ever since! So what is restless legs syndrome anyway?
Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
Over twelve million restless legs sufferers want to know...what causes the symptoms of my sleep-depriving condition?
Diagnosing Restless Legs Syndrome
Tossing and turning with legs that won't be still? Pacing restlessly while everyone else sleeps? You may have restless legs syndrome! Here's how doctors tell for sure.
