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Sleep Disorder Basics (5)
General information about what sleep disorders are and how they develop, causes and symptoms of common sleep disorders, and the prevalence and risk factors for developing them.

Have a Sleep Disorder? (6)
This article contains information about the process for having your sleep evaluated. What should you be ready to tell your doctor? What tests should you expect? It includes details about: sleep diaries, actigraphy, overnight oximetry, polysomnography, at-home studies, and multiple sleep latency testing.

Causes of Sleep Disorders (9)
Learn about some of the many potential causes of common sleep disorders.

Treating Sleep Disorders (12)
General information about how sleep disorders are treated, including how to get the most out of your encounter with your doctor, treatment options (medicines, machines, lifestyle changes, and alternatives), risks and limitations, and new treatments and recent advances in therapy.

Life with Sleep Disorders (5)
Learn about how to prevent or minimize the occurrence of sleep disorders, how to maintain your quality of life (relationships and emotional issues), how to manage your lifestyle (diet and exercise), and find additional resources (support groups, books, and websites).

Common Sleep Disorders (9)
Profiles and descriptions of some of the more common sleep disorders, including: insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnias (sleepwalking, night terrors, night eating), REM sleep disorders, narcolepsy, and sleep deprivation.

Sleep and Your Health (8)
Information about the relationship between sleep and your general health.

Sleep Better Tonight (12)
General information about how to obtain a better night's sleep, including advice about: how to determine your sleep needs, how to set a bedtime routine, and 10 ways to improve your sleep tonight.

Glossary (66)
Use this resource to improve your understanding of many topics in sleep medicine. If you are unfamiliar with a word, start here to learn more about it.

Resources/Support (6)
Do you need more information? This topic contains additional resources about sleep, including: organizations and support groups, books and magazines, other websites, etc.

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