Insomnia
Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. If it occurs regularly or over a long period of time, it is called chronic insomnia. Everyone has difficulty sleeping at some time in their life but this is usually short-lived. However, ... [... more]
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Sleep apnoea - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Sleep apnoea;Sleep disorders;Snoring Information on Sleep apnoea from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is ... [... more]
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Restless legs syndrome
National Health Service (NHS); Restless leg syndrome;Sleep disorders Information on Restless leg syndrome from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Restless Legs Syndrome ... [... more]
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Jodi A. Mindell
Jodi A. Mindell, Ph.D., is associate director of the Sleep Disorders Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, is professor of psychology at Saint Joseph's University, and is the author of ... [... more]
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Diane Heller
Trauma following automobile accidents can persist for weeks, months, or longer. Symptoms include nervousness, sleep disorders, loss of appetite, and sexual dysfunction. In Crash Course, Diane Poole Heller and Laurence Heller take readers through ... [... more]
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William C. Dement
William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D., is the world's leading authority on sleep, sleep deprivation, and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. In 1970 he founded the world's first sleep disorders center at Stanford University. In 1975 he ... [... more]
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Tiredness in children
Most parents are amazed at their children's boundless energy. But, while children get tired through natural liveliness, tiredness from other causes can be a worrying sign. Children get tired just as adults do and that can lead to its own set of ... [... more]
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Action for ME
A guide to CFS, facts about the condition and where to go for support Many of us feel tired every now and again, but for some people their tiredness is debilitating. We look at the causes and the symptoms that lead to a diagnosis of chronic ... [... more]
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Sleeping problems
How to cope if your child refuses to sleep through the night For some children, it seems, sleep isn't high on their list of priorities. Sleep problems are the most common cause for concern among parents of young children - it's a major issue for ... [... more]
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Nightmares and night terrors
Nightmares and terrors are sudden disruptions of sleep, during which the child becomes (or appears to become) partly awake. Episodes can occur at any time of night but terrors usually occur during the first hour or two of sleep while nightmares ... [... more]
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is characterised by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of sleep at irregular and unexpected times. Attacks may occur in the middle of a conversation or during a meal and can last minutes or hours. Narcolepsy is a neurological condition ... [... more]
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What are the effects?
Most people deny they snore and if they admit claim it doesn't bother them, but in some cases snoring can cause health problems. The noise of snoring is caused by parts of the nose and throat - in particular, the soft palate - vibrating as you ... [... more]
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