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    Guiding light: Meditation sessions offer calming presence at UU church  Nov 22, 2009
    By balancing emotional and physical energies of the mind and body participants may be able to overcome some of the following conditions: sleep disorders, depression, symptoms of menopause and premenstrual syndrome. Other benefits may be in conquering issues with weight, smoking, drug use and alcoholism. (Wakefield Observer, MA)

    Man who killed wife while dreaming is released  Nov 21, 2009
    Jenkins said that there had never been any doubt that Thomas caused his wife's death, but the prosecution accepted evidence from experts on sleep disorders that indicated he should not be convicted of murder or manslaughter. "We therefore have offered no further evidence and asked the jury to return a simple verdict of not guilty.". (CNN -- World)

    Does Modernization Affect Children's Cognitive Development?  Nov 17, 2009
    3, 2009) The rate of change in sleep problems through childhood, rather than the initial level of sleep problems, may affect cognitive abilities in late. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Side Effects May Include  Nov 17, 2009
    To watch a network news broadcast on a weekday evening is to be made aware of pills that treat sleep disorders, sexual dysfunctions, balky bladders, and countless other maladiesbe they physical or mental, serious or trifling, well-established or newly minted. The advertising creatives who write these ads deserve to win silly industry awards at least as much as their peers who write ads for sports cars and flat-screen TVs. (Slate)

    Namibia: Young 'Born Frees' Have Issues With Politicians  Nov 14, 2009
    I have no problem sleeping in the same house as white people, rubbing shoulders with the opposite race. For older people that still isn't normal. (allAfrica.com)

    MOMMY BLOG: Repeat after me - let sleeping babies lie  Nov 13, 2009
    Asha began to make a holy racket, so I picked her up, not wanting her to wake her brother, who's had similar sleeping problems this week. I tried to nurse her back to dreamland immediately, and it almost worked; 10 minutes later, I was lowering her back into the crib when I knocked her head against her mobile. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) For Fibro...  Nov 10, 2009
    LDN can cause transient sleeping problems when initiating use and occasionally short-lived nausea, but other than that side effects are very rare. This goes in stark contrast with the official FDA-approved treatments for fibromyalgia, which often cause quite bothersome adverse effects. (Suite101.com)

    Therapists deployed to war zone to fight stress disorders  Nov 9, 2009
    Conducting classes on anger management, suicide awareness and sleep disorders is part of the outreach by military mental health workers here in Afghanistan. Counselors are also rushed out to counsel servicemembers shaken by the loss of friends or near-death experiences from an attack. (USA Today)

    ResMed Profit Rises 50% on Demand for Sleep Disorder Treatment Equipment  Nov 6, 2009
    Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- , the worlds second- biggest maker of equipment for breathing-related sleep disorders, posted a 50 percent jump in first-quarter profit, helped by demand in the U.S.. increased to $42. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)

    New Braunfels gains weight-loss surgery center  Nov 6, 2009
    Weight-loss procedures have been proven to reverse or drastically improve Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, sleep disorders, asthma and infertility, he says. www. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Ways to deal with premature menopause  Nov 5, 2009
    They may also have other symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, sleeping problems, anxiety, mood swings, vaginal dryness, energy loss, low sex drive, painful sex, and bladder control problems, says Dr Palshetkar. Your doctor can find out if your ovaries are working by doing a blood test to check the hormone level, FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). (India Times, India)

    The nightmare of insomnia  Nov 5, 2009
    Sleep problems are behind a number of mental illnesses, write Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman ... And the longer sleep problems go on, the more wretched we feel ... But research suggests that the process may also work in the opposite direction: persistent sleep problems may help cause and exacerbate a number of common mental illnesses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Drowsy driving alert  Nov 4, 2009
    Sleep-related crashes are most common among teens, with more than 50 percent admitting to driving while sleepy or fatigued in the past year, as well as males under 26, shift workers and people with long work hours, commercial drivers, people with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders and business travelers. The National Sleep Foundation recommends drivers get seven to nine hours of sleep each night to maintain proper alertness during the day and urges drivers to pull off the road if they show... (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Frank Porreca, left, and Theodore Price work in a University of Arizona lab researching chronic pain issues. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News  Nov 4, 2009
    Ds at the University of Arizona College of Medicine are devoting their research to the management and treatment of persistent and chronic pain, which they say can cause depression, sleep disorders, poor judgment and atrophy in the brain. Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Somerville-based Herb Chambers helps spread awareness of drowsy driving dangers  Nov 3, 2009
    Sleep-related crashes are most common among teens, with more than 50 percent admitting to driving while sleepy or fatigued in the past year, as well as males under 26, shift workers and people with long work hours, commercial drivers, people with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders, and business travelers. The National Sleep Foundation recommends drivers get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to maintain proper alertness during the day and urges drivers to pull off the road if they show signs... (Somerville Journal, MA)

    Don't drive drowsy (3)  Nov 3, 2009
    Most of these accidents involve a single vehicle leaving the roadway, most accidents occur during the late night, early morning or mid-afternoon and in most accidents, the driver, who is alone in the vehicle, does not attempt to avoid a crash, according to a paper put out by the administration along with the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research. The report also states sleep loss, unrecognized or untreated sleep disorders and the use of sedating medications, along with driving patterns... (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Pain Thresholds Linked To Inflammation And Sleep Problems In Arthritis Patients  Nov 2, 2009
    Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, Arthritis Research & Therapy found that inflammation is associated with heightened pain sensitivity at joint sites, whereas increased sleep problems are associated with heightened pain sensitivity at both joint and non-joint sites ... Researchers from the Division of Rheumatology and Pain Management Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Center of the University of Michigan Medical School, assessed... (Science Daily)

    Sleeping in the U.S.A  Oct 31, 2009
    Studies have increasingly found sleeping problems in people with certain health problems, including obesity ... The results mirrored earlier studies that found women are more likely to have sleeping problems than men, and blacks are more likely than white or Hispanics to get less sleep. (CBS News)

    Partying with the state’s other party  Oct 30, 2009
    I spent abut 10 minutes copping free medical advice from Fleitman, who specializes in pulmonary and sleep disorders. And it worked. (Boston Globe)

    Getting enough sleep? Not in West Virginia  Oct 30, 2009
    Studies have found sleeping problems in people with certain health problems, including obesity. You would expect to see poorer sleep within a chronically diseased population, said Darrel Drobnich of the National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy and research organization. (Boston Globe)

    Pitfalls of power:  Oct 28, 2009
    Physical health complaints included problems like headaches, body aches, heartburn and fatigue, psychological complaints included sleep problems, difficulty concentrating and feelings of sadness, worry and anxiety. Schieman said conflicts with co-workers or intrusion of work into home life may chip away at physical and mental well-being by creating chronic stress. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Tips on hormone use, coping with menopause  Oct 26, 2009
    For example, women bothered most by sleep problems may find a non-hormone solution. Ditto for vaginal dryness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Human body clock shaped by weather: Scientists  Oct 25, 2009
    LONDON: In a discovery that could help tackle sleep disorders, scientists found that our internal body clocks are shaped by the weather as well as by the seasons and environmental signals ... We hope it will be useful in informing treatments for sleep disorders as well as helping scientists develop crops that can survive in the long term. (India Times, India)

    Light At Night Linked To Symptoms Of Depression In Mice  Oct 22, 2009
    (June 30, 2009) Nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's include digestive and sleep problems, loss of sense of smell and depression. A mouse with a mutation in a gene responsible for packaging neurotransmitters like. (Science Daily)

    Metaphysical Crystals  Oct 21, 2009
    It is a soothing stone which can help people with sleeping problems. Amethyst is also good for helping people with circulatory problems and has a calming effect on the nervous system. (Suite101.com)

    How the weather shapes the human body clock  Oct 21, 2009
    Scientists hope the research could help tackle sleep disorders ... We hope it will be useful in informing treatments for sleep disorders as well as helping scientists develop crops that can survive in the long term. (BBC News -- Health)

    Neurocrine shares plunge on FDA rejection  Oct 19, 2009
    From Neurocrine's standpoint, this is pretty devastating," said Jason Napodano, of a senior biotech analyst at Zacks Investment Research.About 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems. During the course of a year, roughly one in three adults experiences symptoms of insomnia.Neurocrine has several other drug candidates in early stage clinical trials, including treatments for anxiety and congestive heart failure. But its 15 milligram version of Indiplon -- powerful enough to keep people... (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Where Are They Now?  Oct 18, 2009
    An exclusive holistic clinic, Moonview treats clients seeking to overcome personal crises, including anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, phobias, transitions, relationship problems, sleep disorders, chemical dependency, eating disorders and gambling addiction, among other things. He is married to Moonviews founder and CEO Laurie Perlman. (Multichannel News)

    Butte United Way 2010 campaign  Oct 17, 2009
    Mountain View Social Development Center NorthWestern Energy Employees Pioneer Technical Services Employees Quality Supply of Butte REC Advanced Silicon Materials LLC Rocky Mountain Sleep Disorders Center Rocky Mountain Insurance Saint Anns Parish Southwest Montana FCU Employees Star Lanes/Mile High Bowling Center, Inc Steele's Employees Steele's Warehouse The Tax Shop Toyota of Butte Employees Triple "S" Building Center U.S. Bank Union Pacific Foundation United Way of Butte and Anaconda UPS... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Botswana: Cellphone Tower Radiation Hazard is a Reality - SA Expert  Oct 17, 2009
    "They include: severe headaches; chronic fatigue; sleep disorders; gastric upsets and nausea; circulation problems (high blood pressure); heart rhythm problems and palpitations; rashes and prickling skin or sensations of heating; mood swings and depression; memory and attention problems; lowered immunity and lingering infections; joint pains and aching gums; tinnitus (ringing in the ear); visual problems; dizziness and disorientation; and other complaints, including neurological disorders (e.g.... (allAfrica.com)

    North Andover's Senior Center keeps the fun in golden years  Oct 16, 2009
    Smith also offers pranic healing sessions to treat digestive, neurological, endocrine, immune, muscular, reproductive, respiratory and emotional and sleep disorders. To contact her directly, call 978-683-6129 or e-mail mgsenergy@comcast. (North Andover Citizen, MA)

    Bodyguard: Anna Nicole injected with drugs  Oct 15, 2009
    The death of pop superstar Michael Jackson also was linked to treatment for sleeping problems. The singer died after his personal physician administered the anesthetic propofol and two other sedatives to get the chronic insomniac to sleep, court documents state. (KHOU.com, TX)

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    Sleep and Sleep Disorders Full Coverage on Yahoo ... Sleep and Sleep Disorders: News Stories. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Caffeine can be Harmful  Oct 14, 2009
    If you are more susceptible to the effects of caffeine, just small amounts even one cup of coffee or tea may prompt unwanted effects such as anxiety, restlessness, irritability and sleep problems. How you react to caffeine may be determined in part by how much caffeine you are used to drinking. (Suite101.com)

    10 Tips to Understanding Asperger's...  Oct 11, 2009
    Sleeping Problems and Asperger s Syndrome. Some people with Asperger s Syndrome have problems falling asleep at night. (Suite101.com)

    LifeLine Center for Sleep Disorders shifts focus with purchase of clinics  Oct 10, 2009
    LifeLine Center for Sleep Disorders has acquired sleep clinics, as the Forest Hills company is shifting its focus to treatment from testing. LifeLine acquired Washington s sleep centers at the in Washington and satellite facilities in Waynesburg and McMurray, according to Dann Scheiferstein, president. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    As Teens Plug In, Parents Fret  Oct 10, 2009
    Parents, in fact, worry more about their kids damaging their hearing than they do about other health-related issues, including ear infections, sleep problems and asthma, according to a survey in the spring by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. The fears aren't unfounded, according to hearing specialists. (MEDLINEplus)

    News Stories  Oct 10, 2009
    Sleep and Sleep Disorders Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    NIH prepares to launch 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine trial in people with asthma  Oct 10, 2009
    Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) plans, conducts, and supports research related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The Institute also administers national health education campaigns on women and heart disease, healthy weight for children, and other topics. (EurekAlert!)

    The Parenting Place  Oct 9, 2009
    Persistent lack of appetite, sleep problems, and frequent temper tantrums that involve biting, kicking or hitting also are signs of possible depression, Egger said. Luby said another sign is being preoccupied with guilt over common mishaps. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Pot Legalization Picks Up Steam in Calif.  Oct 9, 2009
    "Most symptoms ranged on average between low to moderate intensity. The most frequently mentioned physical symptoms of strong or very strong intensity on the first day were sleeping problems (21 percent), sweating (28 percent), hot flashes (21 percent), and decreased appetite (15 percent). ... Other often highly rated psychological symptoms included restlessness (20 percent), nervousness (20 percent), and sadness (19 percent).". Overall, less than 50 percent of the trial subjects reported... (CBS News -- US)

    Biological Clocks Discovery Overturns Long-held Theory  Oct 9, 2009
    Understanding how the human biological clock works is an essential step toward correcting sleep problems like insomnia and jet lag. New insights about the body's central pacemaker might also, someday, advance efforts to treat diseases influenced by the internal clock, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease and mood disorders, said University of Michigan mathematician Daniel Forger. (Science Daily)

    Psychiatric Symptoms May Predict Internet Addiction In Adolescents  Oct 7, 2009
    (May 6, 2009) Adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have current and lifetime sleep problems and disorders, regardless of the severity of. (Feb. (Science Daily)

    Overcoming Sleep Disorders Without ...  Oct 7, 2009
    Overcoming Sleep Disorders Without Chemicals. Overcoming Sleep Disorders Without Chemicals ... The copyright of the article Overcoming Sleep Disorders Without Chemicals in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    DOCTOR IS IN: All sports and energy drinks are not created equal  Oct 6, 2009
    For some kids, these drinks can cause anxiety attacks, sleep problems, dehydration, upset stomach, jitters, rapid heart rate and headaches. also have found sports and energy drinks to even be harmful to your child s teeth, as they damage the enamel when sipped over long periods of time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    World Vision: Urgent help needed to prevent trauma among child survivors of Asian disasters  Oct 5, 2009
    "In the short term, they can be overwhelmed by all the changes and fears, perhaps withdrawing into silence, and experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, sleep disorders. They also can become more aggressive or be unable to participate in play. In the longer term, children could find it difficult to manage their emotions, lose interest in school, friends and social activities, and have long term developmental problems.". Young children up to the age of four could suffer regressed development, going back... (AlertNet)

    Drug tests loom for students  Oct 2, 2009
    Vince Cakic, from the University of Sydney's school of psychology, said students were increasingly using psychostimulants - drugs usually prescribed for neuropsychiatric disorders and sleep disorders - to enhance their academic performance. He said drugs such as selegiline, usually prescribed for Parkinson's disease, was known for being a motivation enhancer; others, such as modafinil and piracetam, were known for keeping people alert and improving their memory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    U.S. turns blind eye to obesity as health costs soar  Sep 30, 2009
    Obesity accelerates heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, breathing issues, sleeping problems and psychological disorders. These are the types of chronic diseases largely preventable that cost us 75 cents of every dollar spent on health care today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    How to solve 9 sleep problems  Sep 26, 2009
    For anyone who has tossed and turned at night, here's some expert advice for solving nine sleep problems. Good sleep habits don't solve sleep problems, but they do create a foundation for improved sleep, experts say ... "Her sleep problems may have been initially caused by an external trigger, but over time the sleep problems become self-propagating. Eventually she became conditioned to become anxious about her sleep." Some things that might help. (CNN)

    Consequences of Sexual Assault  Sep 26, 2009
    According to the , symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks (dreams, memories, and physical reactions), emotional numbness, detachment, selective amnesia, avoiding certain situations and places, lack of interest in activities, concentration problems, hypervigilance, irritability, and sleep problems. According to the New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services, about 3. (Suite101.com)

    Top Five Herbal Remedies Found in M...  Sep 25, 2009
    It is also very soothing and calming, and provides help with insomnia and other sleeping problems. And as if all that wasn't enough, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and speeds the body's healing process. (Suite101.com)

    What is ATI or Acquired Training In...  Sep 23, 2009
    Other symptoms include persistent fatigue, muscle soreness, sleep disorders, recurring colds or infections. Despite its presentation of problems, training stress is relatively easy to cure. (Suite101.com)

    Merck arm to sell cheap diabetes drug  Sep 21, 2009
    MSDs is focused on therapeutic research in Alzheimers disease, cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, novel vaccines, obesity, oncology, pain and sleep disorders ... MSDs is focused on therapeutic research in Alzheimers disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, novel vaccines obesity, oncology, pain and sleep disorders. (India Times, India)

    Sleep Tricks  Sep 19, 2009
    Many sleep problems are related to anxiety, McKenna said on "Good Morning America" today. "I help people to slow the busy mind, help them to relax the body ... which is conducive to sleep," he said. (ABC News)

    READ EXCERPT: 'I Can Make You Sleep'  Sep 19, 2009
    There are different ways that people experience sleeping problems or insomniasome find it difficult to get to sleep, other people wake up frequently during the night, others wake too early in the morning. Some people have a mixture of all those difficulties and some people never enjoy feeling truly rested, however much they sleep. (ABC News)

    Why we eat too much, and how to get control  Sep 19, 2009
    A final tip: If you're plagued by sleep problems, ask your doctor for a referral to a sleep specialist. You're sabotaged by stress. (CNN)

    Genetically Engineered Insomniac Mice  Sep 17, 2009
    (June 13, 2007) Sleep problems can influence a person's diet. Those who don't get enough sleep are less likely to cook their own meals and, instead, opt to eat fast. (Science Daily)

    AGING & CARING: 5 foods that sabotage your sleep  Sep 17, 2009
    Digestive disturbances are a common source of sleep problems, but many people fail to make the connection. Acidic and spicy foods can cause reflux, heartburn, and other symptoms that interrupt sleep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Why Won't My Baby Sleep Through the...  Sep 17, 2009
    Dr. Richard Ferber, Director of the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Children's Hospital Boston, has described how infant sleep works, and ways to teach babies how to sleep all night, in his landmark book Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems (2006, expanded edition). Dr. Ferber maintains that nighttime wakings are normal. (Suite101.com)

    New Milford, Danbury Hospitals May Join Forces  Sep 17, 2009
    It also offers specialized programs for sleep disorders and asthma management. Medical staff members are board certified in their specialties. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Wireless Sensor Systems Enable A Better Sleep  Sep 15, 2009
    IMEC s wireless sleep staging system which is light weight, wearable and miniaturized can drastically increase the comfort of sleep disorders tests. The system consists of a head band with three sensor nodes measuring 2 EEG-channels (electroencephalogram) to monitor the brain activity, 2 EOG-channels (electro-oculogram) to monitor the eye activity and 1 EMG-channel (electromyogram) to monitor the chin muscle activity. (Science Daily)

    Enforcing bedtimes improves kids' health  Sep 15, 2009
    "What we find is that disadvantaged populations or lower-education populations have worse health outcomes and it turns out they have worse sleep problems," she said ... "It may be helpful for some children in a short-term situation, but in some cases children have a paradoxical reaction to Benadryl and become more alert, irritable, and hyperactive which leads to worse sleep problems," he wrote. (CNN)

    I wish I was dead: bowser rage victim  Sep 15, 2009
    He was still suffering from the attack with persistent headaches, sleep problems, vertigo, short-term memory loss and difficulty concentrating. "This was an unprovoked and callous attack," Ms Coker said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Hospital's Interim Chief  Sep 12, 2009
    Key specialties include cancer and cardiovascular care, emergency medicine, one-day surgery, sleep disorders, orthopedics, women's imaging and family birthing. The hospital consistently ranks among the highest in Connecticut and nationally for patient satisfaction, serving residents in Connecticut and New York. (New Milford Times, CT)

    Allergies Dampen Sex Lives  Sep 12, 2009
    Benninger's team also found that allergic rhinitis was linked with sleep problems, which other studies have found as well ... Those with allergic rhinitis were also more likely to have sleep problems. (MEDLINEplus)

    Sleepless in Syracuse: Ways to battle insomnia  Sep 11, 2009
    Some types of sleep disorders are sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy ... Congratulations, you only spent 4 paragraphs at the end giving advice about how to deal with insomnia after discussing two other sleep disorders that barely affect the college population. (Daily Orange, NY)

    Helpful ways to boost your memory  Sep 10, 2009
    Talk with your doctor about other remedies like relaxation or cognitive therapy for sleep problems. Share this on. (CNN)

    Prozac: Side Effects to Look Out Fo...  Sep 10, 2009
    Telephone the doctor if the symptoms become worse and not better such as mood, anxiety, panic attacks or sleeping problems. Call the doctor right away if there are thoughts of suicide or thoughts of wanting to cause harm. (Suite101.com)

    Drug helps women with hot flashes sleep  Sep 10, 2009
    Gabapentin also might help with other sleep problems such as restless leg syndrome. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)

    California Dental Association to Showcase Critical Role of Dentists in Identifying and Treating Sleep Disorders  Sep 9, 2009
    Are you one of the 40 million Americans affected by sleep disorders ... Dr. Michael Simmons is an expert in sleep disorders with post-doctoral work from UCLA. Dr. Simmons' presentation will address normal and abnormal sleep physiology, screening and diagnosis of disorders and current approaches and therapies that dentists can provide. (PR Newswire)

    Get some sleep!  Sep 6, 2009
    Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and insomnia are some common sleep disorders. The association between sleep deprivation and obesity appears to be strongest in young and middle-age adults. (India Times, India)

    Insomnia may lead to cardiac problems  Sep 6, 2009
    It was conducted by researchers from the Universit de Montral, its affiliated Hpital du Sacr-Cur de Montral Sleep Disorders Centre and the Universit Laval. "Over many years, chronic insomnia can have negative effects on the hearts of otherwise healthy individuals," says lead author Paola A. Lanfranchi, a professor in the Universit de Montral Faculty of Medicine and researcher at the Hpital du Sacr-Cur de Montral Sleep Disorders Centre. (India Times, India)

    Neurocrine shares plunge on FDA rejection  Sep 6, 2009
    From Neurocrine's standpoint, this is pretty devastating," said Jason Napodano, of a senior biotech analyst at Zacks Investment Research.About 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems. During the course of a year, roughly one in three adults experiences symptoms of insomnia.Neurocrine has several other drug candidates in early stage clinical trials, including treatments for anxiety and congestive heart failure. But its 15 milligram version of Indiplon -- powerful enough to keep people... (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Fewer, sleepier drivers on road  Sep 6, 2009
    Sleepy drivers are one of the greatest risks to roadway safety, says Dr. Chris Drake, a clinical psychologist at Henry Ford Hospital s Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit. Drake has done extensive research on exhausted drivers reaction time and their abilities to focus on common tasks such as driving. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    School Days Give Some Kids a Headache  Sep 5, 2009
    As headaches grew more frequent, sleep disorders and mild depression also became more prevalent, the study authors noted. "Our study indicates that patients with migraines should be monitored for sleep and emotional disorders," said Pakalnis, a faculty member at Ohio State University College of Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)

    Midnight Snacks: More Fattening Than You Feared?  Sep 5, 2009
    Not only could it help prevent extra weight gain, it can also lower the risk of gastroesophageal reflux and other digestive problems that may compound sleep problems. Aronne further recommends taking well-balanced and evenly spread meals throughout the day, rather than consuming 50% or more of your daily calories at dinner or afterward, since that may also lead to unwanted pounds. (Time.com)

    Signs and Symptoms of Depression  Sep 5, 2009
    Fatigue, Lethargy, Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain / Weight Loss ... Like eating disorders, sleep disorders are often seen in combination with depression, with the symptoms of one disorder worsening symptoms of the other. (Suite101.com)

    Workplace Bullying Linked to Insomnia  Sep 3, 2009
    The chances for sleep problems increased more if the workers both saw and experienced bullying. The study authors say their findings highlight the need for greater efforts to prevent bullying in the workplace. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)

    » More News Stories  Sep 3, 2009
    Sleep and Sleep Disorders Full Coverage on Yahoo ... Sleep and Sleep Disorders: News Stories. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Study Shows Psychological Impact of Unemployment  Sep 3, 2009
    Many said they've experienced sleeping problems and strained relationships and have avoided social situations as a result of their job loss. Still others described diminished hopes of finding employment at older ages, and feelings that advanced degrees are useless or have caused potential employers to think they're overqualified. (BusinessWeek)

    Workplace Bullying Is Associated With Sleep Disturbances  Sep 2, 2009
    "Our study underlines the need to better understand and prevent occupational risk factors, such as bullying, for sleep disorders.". The cross-sectional survey was performed in 2004 among the general working population in the southeast of France. (Science Daily)

    Blame office bullies for your sleep problems  Sep 2, 2009
    ANI2 September 2009, 12:00am IST. Exposure to workplace bullying is associated with increased sleep disturbances, according to a new study. (India Times, India)

    Ambien and Sleepwalking Risk  Sep 1, 2009
    Sleep specialists recommend patients seeking treatment for sleep problems discuss concerns with a physician and consider non-drug treatments first. They advise people taking Ambien be alert to the risk of sleepwalking incidents and to report all side effects to their doctor. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

    Chemotherapy for breast cancer is associated with disruption of sleep-wake rhythm in women  Sep 1, 2009
    As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and laboratories for sleep related breathing disorders, the AASM promotes the highest standards of patient care. The organization serves its members and advances the field of sleep health care by setting the clinical standards for the field of sleep medicine, advocating for recognition, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, educating professionals dedicated to providing optimal sleep health care and fostering the development and... (EurekAlert!)

    News Stories  Sep 1, 2009
    Sleep and Sleep Disorders Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)

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