Site Links for Sleep Disorders

• Can benzodiazepines help treat circadian rhythm disorder?
• Drugs to Treat Circadian Rhythm Disorder
• Slideshow: What to Do Today to Sleep Better Tonight
• Slideshow: 20 Tips to Reduce Your Sleep Problems
• Slideshow: 12 Causes of Fatigue and How to Fight It
• Slideshow: Can't Sleep? It Could Be What You're Eating
• Slideshow: What Happens to Your Body When You Sleep?
• Slideshow: Why You Snore and How to Stop
• Slideshow: How Your Sleep Position Affects Your Health
• Slideshow: Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep
• Slideshow: Fighting Fatigue and Sleepiness on the Road
• Slideshow: Medical Reasons You Could Have Insomnia
• Bed Basics Gallery: See Tips On How to Get Your Best Sleep
• Slideshow: What to Do After a Bad Night’s Sleep
• Slideshow: All About Your Body Clock
• Slideshow: Why You Need to Get Enough Sleep
• Slideshow: 8 Ways to Wreck Your Sleep
• Slideshow: Jobs That Wreck Your Sleep
• Slideshow: Natural Sleep Remedies
• Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Sleep Disorders
• Slideshow: Insomnia Myths and Facts
• Sleep Disorders Health Center Guide
• Med Ref Test Page
• The Health Risks of Shift Work
• Sleep and the Night Shift: 9 Tips to Cope
• How Did You Sleep Last Night?
• Video: Benefits and Risks of Weighted Blankets
• Video on 4 Health Benefits of Naps
• Video: A Doctor and Her Own Experience With Sleep Deprivation
• Slideshow: Myths and Facts About Snoring
• Snoring: Causes and Solutions
• How can a sleep diary help improve my sleep?
• Keeping a Sleep Diary
• Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder
• Central Sleep Apnea
• Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Disorders
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders
• Sleep and Chronic Illness
• Sleep and Hypersomnia
• Resources for Sleep Disorders
• Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders
• 7 Ways to Get Back to Sleep
• Natural Sleep Aids
• Insomnia Treatments
• Sleep and Chronic Illness
• What are circadian rhythm disorders?
• What can you expect during a sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG)?
• What kind of a sleep study is a diagnostic overnight polysomnogram (PSG)?
• What is a non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder?
• Why is sleep deprivation sometimes dangerous?
• How can emotional problems cause secondary bedwetting?
• How can diabetes cause secondary bedwetting?
• How is periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) treated?
• How can melatonin help insomnia?
• What are alternative therapies for insomnia?
• What is insomnia, and what are the symptoms?
• Which anticonvulsants can help with treating sleep problems?
• What happens to your cough reflex when you sleep?
• What happens to your body temperature when you sleep?
• Can bright light therapy help treat circadian rhythm disorder?
• How can anticonvulsants help with treating periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• Do medicines cure periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• Should you get up and do something if you wake up in the middle of the night?
• Why is sleep important for memory?
• Can snoring be harmful?
• Does your brain rest during sleep?
• Do teens need more sleep than adults?
• Are health problems related to the amount and quantity of a person's sleep?
• What does sleep affect?
• Can you cheat the amount of sleep you get?
• Does daytime sleepiness mean a person is not getting enough sleep?
• Does insomnia mean you only have difficulty falling asleep?
• What happens when you sleep?
• How do you make memories?
• What are tips to help you get more sleep?
• Does getting too little sleep impact weight?
• Do older people need less sleep?
• Sleep Disorders and Snoring Treatment
• Real Solutions to Real Sleep Problems
• Why seniors are often sleep deprived
• Snore No More
• Sound Sleep
• Are You and Your Partner Sleep Compatible?
• Sleep Problems: Detection and Treatment
• Sleep Disorder Diagnosis Through a Sleep Study
• Sleep Disorders and Hypersomnia Treatment
• Sleep Labs: Diagnosing Snoring Problems – One Woman’s Story
• Charley Horse, Spasming, Knotting Leg Muscle Cramp
• How to Stay Awake Naturally
• Understanding Insomnia -- the Basics
• Diagnosing Insomnia
• Insomnia Resources
• Alternative Treatments for Insomnia
• Symptoms of Insomnia
• Sleep Deprivation and Memory Loss
• Test Your Knowledge About Sleep
• Sleep Loss: 10 Surprising Effects
• How Bedtime Snacks Can Help You Sleep
• When Pain Interrupts Your Sleep
• Pain: The Sleep Thief
• Nightmares in Adults
• Could Your Child Have Sleep Apnea?
• The Basics of Snoring
• Adult Sleep Needs at Every Age: From Young Adults to the Elderly
• Medical Causes of Excessive Sleepiness
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• Too Sleepy for Sex?
• How to Cope with a Bad Bed Partner
• What's Causing You to Be Sleepy?
• How Men and Women Sleep Differently: Sleep Disorders, Patterns, and More
• Sleep Disorder Myths
• Sleep Habits: More Important Than You Think
• Glossary of Sleep Related Terms
• Good Sleep: Can It Still Be Simple?
• You May Have a Chronic Sleep Disorder If …
• To Sleep, Perchance to Dream: All about Insomnia
• Sleep-Related Eating Disorders
• The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
• When do nightmares occur?
• What causes children's nightmares?
• At what age do children have nightmares?
• An Overview of Nightmares
• How Sound Are Your Sleep Habits?
• Quiz: Do You Know the Truth About Naps?
• Video on How the Night Shift Affects Your Sleep
• Why does my child wet the bed?
• What role does genetics play in bedwetting?
• What causes primary bedwetting?
• How can neurological problems cause secondary bedwetting?
• How can structural or anatomical abnormalities cause secondary bedwetting?
• How can a urinary tract infection cause secondary bedwetting?
• What are the types of bedwetting?
• What are symptoms of sleep apnea?
• What type of sleep problem is insomnia?
• When should you call a doctor about sleep problems?
• What is restless legs syndrome?
• What are symptoms of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• What causes periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• How is periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) diagnosed?
• What should I avoid if I have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• Which drugs treat hypersomnia?
• What is the sleep disorders quiz?
• What equipment is used during a sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG), and what do they measure?
• What equipment is put on the body during a sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG), and what do they do?
• Why is a sleep diary important when you see your doctor for insomnia treatment?
• As far as a sleep study, when is split-night evaluation polysomnogram (PSG) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration done?
• What kind of a sleep study is a diagnostic daytime multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)?
• What happens to your brain when you sleep?
• Can drinking alcohol cause sleep problems?
• What is circadian rhythm disorder?
• What is chronotherapy for circadian rhythm disorder?
• As far as a sleep study, what happens in 2-night evaluation polysomnogram (PSG) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration?
• What kinds of prescription drugs may cause sleep problems?
• What happens to your breathing when you sleep?
• What’s a sleep study?
• What happens to your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow when you sleep?
• What are sleep-related eating disorders?
• What are symptoms of night eating syndrome (NES) related to sleep-related eating disorder?
• How can sleep-related eating disorders affect you?
• What type of sleep-related eating disorder is night eating syndrome (NES)?
• Which orexin receptor antagonists can help with treating sleep problems?
• Who gets sleep-related eating disorders?
• Which anti-Parkinsonian drugs (dopamine agonists) can help with treating sleep problems?
• Which opiates can help with treating sleep problems?
• Which benzodiazepines can help with treating sleep problems?
• Which anti-narcoleptics can help with treating sleep problems?
• Which melatonin receptor stimulator can help with treating sleep problems?
• How are sleep-related eating disorders treated?
• Which non-benzodiazepine hypnotics can help with treating sleep problems?
• What is nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NS-RED) like?
• When should you call a doctor about insomnia?
• How can you use a sleep diary?
• What should your sleep diary look like?
• What can you expect during a polysomnogram (PSG) for narcolepsy?
• How can polysomnogram (PSG) help in the diagnosis of narcolepsy?
• What are some tests and tools used to diagnose insomnia?
• How can multiple sleep latency test help diagnose narcolepsy?
• How can Epworth Sleepiness Scale test help diagnose narcolepsy?
• How well does melatonin work?
• What problems might caused by melatonin supplements taken with some medicines?
• Why do people take melatonin?
• Why should you talk to your doctor first before taking melatonin supplements?
• What are side effects of melatonin?
• Do sleeping pills treat insomnia?
• Can you use over-the-counter sleep medicines to treat chronic insomnia?
• How do I treat chronic insomnia?
• What's the treatment for short-term insomnia?
• How do doctors diagnose insomnia?
• What causes secondary insomnia?
• What lifestyle changes will help with insomnia?
• What are symptoms of insomnia?
• What causes primary insomnia?
• How long does insomnia last?
• What should you put in a sleep diary if you have insomnia?
• Do sleep disorders cause psychiatric disorders?
• Why do you get a neurologic exam to help diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder?
• How can benzodiazepines help with treating periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• When are imaging studies considered for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
• How can polysomnography help in the diagnosis of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
• How can gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonists help with treating periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• How can dopaminergic agents help with treating periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?
• How can medications help with treating non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• What is the cure for non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• How can phototherapy help with treating non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• How can melatonin help with treating non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• What tests are done to diagnose non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• What are symptoms of non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• How effective is the treatment for non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• How can you take care of yourself when you have non-24-hour-sleep-wake disorder?
• How can I treat pain and sleeplessness?
• How can medications help people with sleeplessness resulting from pain?
• What are children's night terrors?
• How can you help your child cope with night terrors?
• How are night terrors managed?
• What medications can help with treating rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?
• What causes circadian rhythm disorders?
• What can cause acute insomnia?
• How is insomnia treated?
• What can cause chronic insomnia?
• What’s the difference between primary and secondary insomnia?
• What are good sleep habits for beating insomnia?
• What is the difference between acute insomnia and chronic insomnia?
• When should I take melatonin?
• Can relaxation techniques treat insomnia?
• Can valerian root treat insomnia?
• Can chamomile help treat insomnia?
• Can herbal treatments help insomnia?
• Can acupuncture help treat insomnia?
• Can regular exercise treat insomnia?
• What are symptoms of night terrors in children?
• What do children’s night terror episodes usually look like?
• What are the effects of lack of sleep?
• What are signs that you are too drowsy to drive safely?
• Slideshow: Quiet Your Busy Brain Before Bed
• Slideshow: New Ways to Help You Fall Asleep
• How Sleep Affects Your Health
• Is Your Sleep Tracker Wrecking Your Slumber?
• Melatonin Dos and Don’ts
• Insomnia: Why You Can’t Sleep and What Can Help
• Video on What to Do if Anxiety Keeps You Up at Night
• Video on Quantity vs. Quality of Sleep
• Sleeping Pill Safety Tips: OTC and Prescription Aids, Dosages, and More
• Understanding the Side Effects of Sleeping Pills
• When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart
• Sleeping Pills: The Pros and Cons
• Sleeping Pills: What You Need to Know
• Why Can't I Stay Asleep?
• Morning Person? Night Owl? Your Circadian Rhythm Drives Your Sleep Patterns
• Sleep Tips for Kids
• Video on Sleepwalking Triggers, Treatments, and Safety Tips
• Parasomnias Often Under-Recognized, Misunderstood
• Sleep and Snoring
• What Could Be Causing Your Child's Bedwetting
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Prevention of Insomnia
• Quiz: What's Wrecking Your Sleep?
• Exploding Head Syndrome
• Drug Treatments for Sleep Disorders
• Examen sobre el sueño: ¿Usted conoce su sueño de la A-a las-Zzzzs?
• Insomnia Quiz: Test Your Smarts on Poor Sleep and How to Fix It
• Quiz: The Science of Sleep
• Sleep Quiz: Why You Need Your ZZZs
• Quiz: Myths and Facts About Melatonin
• Quiz: What Do You Know About Sleep Paralysis?
• Quiz: What Do Your Dreams Say About You?
• 7 Surprising Health Benefits to Getting More Sleep
• How long does a sleep lab test last?
• What are CPAP device and BPAP devices, and how do they help with sleep apnea?
• How is snoring 'diagnosed'?
• What should I do if my kid has nightmares and night terrors?
• What should you avoid at bedtime to help treat snoring?
• What is obstructive sleep apnea?
• When should you visit a sleep lab about sleep apnea?
• What products can help you sleep if you snore?
• Why can over-the-counter products be dangerous if used for snoring problems?
• How does age affect sleep?
• Will exercise help me sleep better?
• What can be done if you have a jaw or mouth abnormality that causes snoring?
• What is the Inspire device, and how can it help with sleep apnea?
• What should I do if I have narcolepsy?
• What medicines can help with treating restless legs syndrome?
• Should you call your doctor if you snore and also are sleepy during the day?
• What sleeping tips can help snoring if you have allergies or breathing problems?
• What should I do to sleep better while pregnant?
• When are you more likely to snore?
• What is CPAP?
• Can weight loss help with sleep apnea?
• How does snoring happen?
• What questions will my doctor ask about my sleep problems?
• How do continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) work?
• What should I do to prevent insomnia?
• What are tips to help with restless legs syndrome?
• What surgery can help with sleep apnea?
• Are there products that help correct mouth breathing and decrease nasal congestion to help with snoring?
• What should I expect during a sleep lab test?
• What should I do to sleep comfortably during pregnancy?
• What is the soldier sleeping position?
• How are circadian rhythm disorders treated?
• Can exercise help treat snoring?
• What are tips to prevent snoring?
• What is the freefall sleeping position?
• What is the starfish sleeping position?
• What problems can sleep apnea create?
• Why do people snore?
• What should you know about sleeping positions?
• What is the log sleeping position?
• When should you make a change in your sleeping position?
• What problems are cuased by sleep apnea?
• What is the fetal sleeping position?
• Can snoring be a serious problem?
• Causes of Snoring
• Video on Pros and Cons of 3 Sleep Positions
• Symptoms of Sleep Problems
• How Your Sleep Position Affects Your Sleep Quality
• Treatments for Snoring
• Symptoms of Snoring
• Sleep Dread: How to Handle the Fear of Sleep
• Understanding Insomnia
• How to Get Back to Sleep
• Natural Sleep Solutions
• When Counting Sheep Fails: The Latest Sleep Medications
• Video on How to Pick the Right Pillow
• How can you relax enough to fall asleep?
• Why shouldn't you stare at the clock if you're trying to get back to sleep?
• How can keeping a sleep diary help you sleep?
• How can biofeedback help you sleep?
• How can getting out of bed help you get back to sleep?
• How can talking to your doctor help you sleep?
• Why should you avoid bright lights when trying to sleep?
• Preventing Sleep Problems
• Narcolepsy Treatments
• An Overview of Narcolepsy
• How is narcolepsy treated?
• What medications are used to treat narcolepsy relative to excessive sleepiness?
• How is sleep apnea treated relative to excessive sleepiness?
• What medications are useful for treating restless legs syndrome relative to excessive sleepiness?
• What are common medical causes of periodic limb movement disorder?
• What is narcolepsy?
• When does narcolepsy usually begin?
• What are the symptoms of narcolepsy?
• What causes narcolepsy?
• How is narcolepsy diagnosed?
• Sleep Paralysis: Demon in the Bedroom
• Fighting Off Sleepiness: Myths and Facts
• The Sweet Science of Dozing
• Dreams: Why We Dream, Lucid Dreaming, Nightmares, Common Dreams, and More
• How to Stay Awake After an All-Nighter: Coffee and Other Tips
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Are You a Night Walker?
• Sleep Deprivation
• Symptoms of Narcolepsy
• Circadian Rhythm
• Insomnia (Acute & Chronic): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
• Help for Sleep Woes
• Insomnia: What to Do About It
• Better Sleep by Labor Day
• What can I do about sleep paralysis?
• Who talks in their sleep?
• What are the symptoms of talking in your sleep?
• What causes sleep talking?
• What is sleep talking?
• How is talking in your sleep treated?
• What are other causes of sleep talking?
• How can someone reduce his or her amount of sleep talking?
• Talking in Your Sleep: Sleep Talking Causes and Treatments
• Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?
• What are nightmares?
• What causes nightmares in adults?
• What should you know about nightmares in adults?
• How are nightmares in adults treated?
• What are the health effects of nightmares in adults?
• Drugs, Alcohol, and Sleep
• Video on The Truth About How Melatonin Affects Sleep
• Teeth Grinding: Causes and Treatment
• Video on What Happens While You Sleep
• Your Better Sleep Checklist
• How can eating better help manage stress?
• How can getting exercise help manage stress?
• Can improving your sleep help manage stress?
• What are common signs of stress?
• How can changing your thoughts help you manage stress?
• How can lightening work loads help manage stress?
• Can finding the source of stress and getting support help manage it?
• How does stress affect sleep?
• Is Stress Keeping You Up at Night?
• Bed-wetting and Associated Signs and Symptoms
• How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health?
• How does potassium help prevent leg cramps?
• What causes leg cramps?
• What medications can cause leg cramps?
• What do leg cramps feel like and how long do they last?
• When should you talk to a doctor for leg cramps?
• What should you do if you get leg cramps?
• How serious are leg cramps?
• What are the sex- and age- related prevalence of leg cramps?
• When are you more likely to get leg cramps?
• How are leg cramps prevented?
• How can I treat night terrors at home?
• When should I seek medical care for night terrors?
• When should you seek treatment for your child's bed-wetting?
• 10 Ways New Moms Can Get More Sleep
• 8 Embarrassing Sleep Secrets
• Child Bedwetting
• Moms and Sleep Deprivation
• How to Raise Kids and Still Sleep at Night
• Shut-Eye Solutions for the Top 2 Sleep Robbers
• Fixing Children's Sleeping Problems Could Improve Grades and Behavior
• How long is too long to take prescription sleeping pills?
• What are good habits to avoid sleeping disorders?
• What are some reasons for sleeping disorder?
• When should you talk to your doctor about your anxiety and sleep issues?
• Can stopping smoking help prevent snoring?
• Can avoiding alcohol or sleeping pills help prevent snoring?
• How can you challenge your negative thoughts to prevent nightmares?
• What are symptoms of menopause?
• How do you diagnose hypersomnia?
• How do you treat hypersomnia?
• What practices might help sleep problems during menopause?
• Video on 5 Foods That Help You Sleep Better
• What are the next steps and follow-up treatments for night terrors?
• What are confusional arousals?
• Can I have a cardiac arrhythmia happen while I sleep.
• How can you relax to help prevent nightmares?
• Can losing weight help prevent snoring?
• What sleep position helps with snoring?
• Can alternative treatments treat hot flashes and help me sleep with menopause?
• What is menopause?
• In addition to medication, what are tips to keep you cooler at night during menopause?
• How can I treat sleep problems related to menopause?
• What should you know about taking drugs to treat insomnia?
• What is acute and chronic insomnia?
• How is chronic insomnia treated?
• What are some helpful tips for people with insomnia?
• What is insomnia?
• How is insomnia diagnosed?
• How much sleep is enough?
• Does alcohol affect sleep?
• Do afternoon naps help as you get older?
• How can your doctor help you sleep better as I get older?
• How can taking a warm bath help me sleep better as I get older?
• What are nocturnal leg cramps?
• What are the effects of sleep apnea?
• What is sleepwalking?
• What is sleep bruxism?
• How is central sleep apnea diagnosed?
• Which drugs can help treat sleep-related painful erections?
• What conditions are associated with central sleep apnea?
• What is parasomnia?
• What is central sleep apnea?
• Who gets night terrors?
• What is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
• What tests can be used to determine if a physical problem is causing bed-wetting?
• What do practitioners recommend when doing progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)?
• Can removing enlarged tonsils help eliminate bed-wetting?
• What is progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) for stress and insomnia?
• Who first came up with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)?
• Can bedwetting be caused by sleep apnea?
• Does progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) help with insomnia?
• What are causes of hypersomnia?
• What are the different types of insomnia?
• What causes chronic insomnia?
• How are over-the-counter sleep aids used to treat insomnia?
• How is eszopiclone (Lunesta) used to treat insomnia?
• How is acute insomnia treated?
• How is doxepine (Silenor) used to treat insomnia?
• How is zaleplon (Sonata) used to treat insomnia?
• How is zolpidem (Ambien, Edluar, Intermezzo) used to treat insomnia?
• How is ramelteon (Rozerem) used to treat insomnia?
• What causes acute insomnia?
• What are the symptoms of insomnia?
• What are concerns regarding the use of drugs for insomnia?
• How can I get better sleep in retirement?
• What are signs that I have a sleep disorder?
• When should I get out of bed if I can't fall asleep?
• Do medications affect sleep as you get older?
• What are warning signs of sleep disorder?
• How can relaxation help me sleep better as I get older?
• How can drinking less fluids at night help me sleep better as I get older?
• Does it help you sleep better as you get older if you keep a regular bedtime?
• What are the symptoms of central sleep apnea?
• How is central sleep apnea treated?
• Is sleepwalking dangerous?
• What is sleep enuresis?
• What is rhythmic movement disorder?
• What is nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia (NPD)?
• How does CPAP help treat central sleep apnea?
• What medications treat periodic limb movement disorder?
• What causes periodic limb movement disorder?
• What is nocturnal myoclonus?
• What are symptoms of periodic limb movement disorder?
• How does progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) work?
• How can insomnia lead to car and workplace accidents?
• What should you expect when seeing a doctor about snoring?
• What does excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) look like?
• What is the difference between REM sleep behavior disorder and normal sleep?
• What causes REM sleep behavior disorder?
• How are benzodiazepines used to treat insomnia?
• How are antidepressants used to treat insomnia?
• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
• Who is at risk for sleep disorders?

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