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Types of Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders are classified into three major categories: lack of sleep (e.g., insomnia), disturbed sleep (e.g., sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder), and excessive sleep (e.g., narcolepsy). Lack of SleepInsomnia is the inability to fall asleep. It is a common sleep problem that [...]

Sleep Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Many postmenopausal women report suffering sleep disorders after menopause. If you happen to find yourself suffering from sleep disorders it is well worth reading up on some of its related symptoms and causes. There is a wealth of information – gained from the experience of others – that can help [...]

Childhood Sleep Disorders In this section, I review some of the common sleep disorders of childhood and how they affect families. Developmental failures in achieving consolidated nighttime sleep and daytime wakefulness, in going to bed and falling asleep easily, in maintaining continuity of sleep, and in circadian regulation of sleep-wake cycles are significant risk factors [...]

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You may see a lot of ads on television for medication for sleep disorders but don’t believe what they say. Sleep disorders come in many forms and so do the medication for a sleep disorder so choosing the right one can be difficult. For some people, an over-the-counter medication may help them deal with their [...]

Music for Sleep Disorders Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. It affects an estimated one million Americans and may result in depression, fatigue, tiredness and problems functioning during the day time. Music for sleep disorders may reduce symptomatic of a system activity, decrease anxiety, heart rate and respiratory rate, blood [...]

Babies are a source of both great joy and great worry. They seem terribly fragile and, particularly if this is your first child, it’s hard to know what is normal. They can suffer from a variety of sleep disorders that range from merely frustrating to dangerous and as a parent it is important to know [...]

Alternative Treatments for Sleep Disorders A health treatment that is not classified as conventional western medical practice is referred to as an “alternative” or “complementary” therapy, although a strict definition of complementary medicine implies that it is alternative medicine taken along with conventional treatments. Alternative medicine, also called alternative therapy, encompasses a variety of disciplines [...]

Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Overview Sleep Disorder Causes Sleep Disorder Symptoms Exams and Tests Sleep Disorder Treatment Self-Care at Home Medical Treatment Medications Other Therapy Next Steps Outlook For More Information Web Links Synonyms and Keywords Authors and Editors Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Overview Parasomnias are disruptive sleep-related [...]

Overview Sleep is absolutely essential for normal, healthy function. Scientists and medical professionals still have much to learn about this complicated physiological phenomenon. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 40 million people in the United States suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders each year and an additional 20 million people [...]