How the Astronauts Sleep
Tuesday July 28, 2009
Perhaps you have always wondered -- or perhaps you never have -- but just how is it that astronauts sleep?
According to Canadian astronaut Julie Payette, who has been living aboard ... Read More
Relaxation Techniques May Help with Insomnia
Monday July 27, 2009
With the aid of some simple relaxation techniques, it may be possible to put your insomnia to bed.
Stress can certainly disrupt our sleep, and learning to better cope with stress ... Read More
How to Cope with Your Sleep Disorder
Sunday July 26, 2009
It is hard to imagine how important sleep is to your health, until it becomes problematic. When it is no longer possible to become rested, it feels like your whole ... Read More
Sleep Apnea Increases Heart Arrhythmias in Elderly Men
Saturday July 18, 2009
According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart arrhythmias in elderly men.
The study of 2,911 subjects was part of ... Read More
Back to Basics: Treatment Options for Sleep Disorders
Wednesday July 15, 2009
There are a wide variety of sleep disorders of many potential causes, and as such there are many potential treatments specific to each disorder. In general, these fall into two ... Read More
Sleep Apnea in Children Tied to Bedwetting, Being Overweight
Thursday July 9, 2009
According to a study published in the July 2009 issue of Pediatrics, children who wet the bed at night or who are overweight are more likely to have obstructive sleep ... Read More
Online Therapy Effective for Insomniacs
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Though the Internet may often be the last thing those suffering from insomnia may need to sleep through the night, a new study suggests it may also be the right ... Read More
Back to Basics: What Causes Sleep Disorders?
Tuesday July 7, 2009
What are the causes of some of the most common sleep disorders? Although the answer is often unknown, we are slowly learning what might contribute to the various disruptions in ... Read More
Three Simple Steps to Cut Your Sleep Apnea Risk
Monday July 6, 2009
According to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This is a chronic disorder in which one repeatedly stops breathing during the night, and it ... Read More
Off-Label Diprivan Use by Michael Jackson May Have Been Deadly
Thursday July 2, 2009
Recent reports suggest that Michael Jackson may have been using Diprivan, or Propofol, to help him sleep. This intravenous drug is not approved for this use, and this may have ... Read More
Did a Sedative Taken for Insomnia Kill Michael Jackson?
Wednesday July 1, 2009
The Associated Press reports that Michael Jackson may have suffered insomnia over the past months and in his quest for sleep he may have turned to a powerful and dangerous ... Read More