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Back-to-school Sleep
Category: Sleep Disorders
Going back to school is tough for families who have been enjoying a relaxed summertime schedule. Learn how to get sleep back on track for the whole family.
Sleep Inventory
Category: Sleep Disorders
Poor sleep is a fact of life for lots of tired Americans. What most never realize is that they may be contributing to their own restless nights. What you do before getting in bed and even the room you sleep in may be contributing to the problem. Discover how to take inventory of your sleep habits and learn what methods experts suggest to achieve that good night's sleep.
Understanding Sleep Problems
Category: Sleep Disorders
Getting a good night's sleep is critical to feeling refreshed during the day, but unfortunately not everyone is able to get the sleep they need. Different factors can contribute to lack of sleep-a noisy bedroom, stress or illness. When the problem persists help should be sought. Experts can suggest a wide range of treatment options including finding ways to change bedtime behaviors, and in some instances, medication.
What is Narcolepsy?
Category: Sleep Disorders
Narcolepsy keeps people from sleeping well at night, and it also keeps them from staying alert during the day. Listen as an expert describes this sleep disorder and how to treat it.
Sleep and the Holidays
Category: Sleep Disorders
Anyone preparing holiday festivities knows that all that hustle and bustle can put a damper on a good night's sleep. Join experts as they share some helpful seasonal tips.
Seasonal Depression
Category: Sleep Disorders
Every winter, when the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience depression. Learn how light can help chase away the winter blues.
Bedtime Basics
Category: Sleep Disorders
Bedtime can be a scary time for kids who share their room with a monster. See how parents can help kids make the transition to sleep with a healthy dose of creativity and support.
Getting Baby to Sleep
Category: Sleep Disorders
Getting babies to sleep can sometimes seem like a Herculean undertaking. Listen to a sleep expert's tips on what you can do to make bedtime a dream.
Sleep and Cancer Treatment
Category: Sleep Disorders
People with cancer have a lot on their minds, which is why they may have trouble sleeping. But some cancer treatments can also upset sleep patterns. Learn what you can do to get a good night's rest.
Sleeping Like a Baby
Category: Sleep Disorders
Why is it that babies can sleep 14 hours a day and adults struggle to manage eight? The answer lies in the structure of the sleep cycles. Learn how sleep changes as we age.
Sleep and Anxiety
Category: Sleep Disorders
Anxiety and worry can appear at any time; day or night. Sometimes you know why, sometimes it can appear out of the blue. Learn how these problems can impact a restful night.
What's Keeping You Up?
Category: Sleep Disorders
Sometimes we know what is standing in the way of a good night's sleep. But sometimes we don't. So what's keeping you up? The answer may surprise you.
Poor Sleep's Effect on Weight
Category: Sleep Disorders
Too tired to exercise? Craving carbs? You may want to sleep on it. Listen to what experts have to say about the link between sleep problems and your weight.
Sleep and Heart Disease
Category: Sleep Disorders
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
Sleep and Depression
Category: Sleep Disorders
We all know that when we're low or anxious it's hard to sleep. But did you know that sleep problems may also induce depression? Listen to experts talk about the link between sleep and depression and what you can do about it.
Sleep and Pain
Category: Sleep Disorders
Sleeping well can refresh your body and mind, but it's tough to do when you're in pain. Not only is the pain itself a problem, but sometimes pain medications can disturb sleep. Learn why pain worsens sleep problems and what you can do about it.
Poor Sleep's Effect on Health
Category: Sleep Disorders
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.
Trauma and Sleep
Category: Sleep Disorders
The tragedy of life-altering events can turn your world upside down. It can have a tremendous emotional impact as well as the potential for causing the loss of good sleep. While time can heal, experts suggest there are a variety of positive steps people can take to tackle poor sleep. Seeking support by talking to friends and family may lessen trauma's effects on sleep. Paying attention to sleep habits is suggested while there are also medications that will help get sleep back on track.
Effects of Menopause on Sleep
Category: Sleep Disorders
While menopause is a natural change for all women, it can cause a variety of symptoms that feel anything but natural. One of the most common complaints is the occurrence of hot flashes which can be not only uncomfortable, but cause endless nights of interrupted sleep. Discover what the experts advise women about turning tossing and turning into peaceful rest.
Sleep Problems and Your Doctor
Category: Sleep Disorders
Millions of Americans don't sleep well. And many of them don't do anything about it. But the answer is as close as the telephone. Experts suggest that seeing a doctor is the best way to get sleeping back on track. Today there is a wide range of options to turn around the problem of poor sleep. Learn what's available and toss and turn no more.
Sleep Quality
Category: Sleep Disorders
When someone doesn't sleep, the price they pay can be immeasurable. Work and even relationships can suffer from prolonged nights of tossing and turning. Learn how changing what you do at bedtime can help turn sleepless nights into much needed rest.
Controlling Sleep Problems
Category: Sleep Disorders
Once people thought that help for poor sleep only meant sleeping pills that left you foggy. That's all changed. Now there is a range of options. Sleep hygiene aims to change poor bedtime habits and improvements in medications can not only provide natural sleep but also avoid next day side effects.
Sleep Patterns
Category: Sleep Disorders
We all know how a restless night can lead to a terrible day. Everyday tasks become difficult; we get irritable and just feel crummy. But why? What's going on in your body when you sleep, and how does it affect how you feel during the day? What is the difference between good and bad sleep? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the biology of sleep, and what you should know to succeed in the quest for rest.
