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Understanding Sleep/Wake Cycles ... neurotransmitter acetylcholine is at its strongest both during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and while you are ... . Abnormalities with the neurotransmitter dopamine may trigger sleep disorders such as restless legs ... sleep;sleep cycles;sleep/wake cycles;neurotransmitters;serotonin;norepinephrine;135

, breathing, and body movement. Your sleep will be watched all night in a study called a polysomnogram ... Narcolepsy is a serious sleep disorder. Find out about treatment and how to live with this

sign of a serious sleep disorder, including sleep apnea. Snoring What is snoring? Some ... serious sleep disorder—sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is characterized by loud snoring followed by a few ... snoring;sleep problems;sleep apnea;58

disorder marked by many brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. 1. Sleep apnea is most ... The correct answer is Sleep apnea occurs in both genders and among all age groups. But it is ... sleep apnea; breathing disorder; fatigue; sleep problems; sleep apnea symptoms; sleep apnea treatment;

*Sleep Problems After Cancer ... sleep problems after cancer. You may have trouble falling asleep. Or feel like you need to sleep all ... to go back to sleep Tiredness all the time, despite spending enough time in bed Hypersomnia ... cancer treatment;sleep disorder;Life After Cancer: Sleep Problems You May Have;nightmares;hypersomnia;cancer survivorship;insomnia

. 1. If you work at night, try to keep the same sleep schedule on the days you work and the days ... Going back to a typical day schedule during your time off will make it harder to sleep during the day ... night shift; shift work; sleep; sleep disorder; sleep problems; sleep schedule;

*Sleep for Infants ... Sleep Infant ... spend much less time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (which is dreamtime sleep). And the cycles ... may not be able to create their own sleeping and waking patterns. Surprisingly, not all babies know ... growth and development;sleep needs;REM;rapid eye movement;dream time;sleep readiness;crying;sleep pattern;wake pattern;napping;p02237 ... infant sleep;infant sleep problems;infant sleep position;childhood developmental phases;child

*Sleep and Women ... Medicine at www.sleepeducation.com or 630-737-9700 National Sleep Foundation at www.sleepfoundation.org or 703-243-1697 ... Sleep and Women Do you have trouble sleeping? Many women do. Some life changes are unique to ... 85021;Sleep and women;sleep disorder;sleep problems

*Sleep Study ... little sleep or a side effect of a medicine... Sleep disorders are important to diagnose. Untreated ... sleep study. This test can help diagnose a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. During the ... 84455;what is a sleep study;sleep study;polysomnography;polysomnogram

for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA [oh-ess-ay]. OSA is a sleep disorder that causes brief pauses ... Continuous positive airway pressure is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. This video ... CPAP; Continuous positive airway pressure; sleep apnea; obstructive sleep apnea; sleep disorder; snoring

enough time in deep sleep. That’s the most restorative stage of sleeping. Yet many people all over ... sleep disorder that causes them to fall asleep suddenly and unexpectedly (narcolepsy). If you want to ... 4707;sleep;sleep disorders;napping;sleep deprivation;diabetes;cardiovascular disease;depression

*Sleep Problems and Cancer ... sleep. You’ll go over all the medicines you take (both prescription and over-the-counter), as well ... uses specific tools to help change habits and beliefs around sleep. Medicine. Various medicines ... cancer treatment;sleep disorder;sleep hygiene;cancer survivorship;Life After Cancer: Treating Sleep Problems

*Adjustment Disorders ... Anxiety or tension Sleeping too much or too little What is an adjustment disorder ... depressed. You might even get sick. These can be symptoms of an adjustment disorder ... 84923;Understanding adjustment disorders;adjustment disorders;what is adjustment disorders;stress-related disorder

Narcolepsy is a serious sleep disorder. It causes sleep attacks that come on without warning ... . What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects how your brain controls your

*TBI Improving Sleep ... In most people, medicines that help you sleep don't work for sleep problems from a TBI. Many ... sleep medicines, including over-the-counter ones, can make TBI worse. Don’t take any sleep medicines or ... 41389;Improving Sleep After Traumatic Brain Injury;sleep, traumatic brain injury;sleep, TBI;improving sleep after TBI

all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal ... your blood sugar level regularly while on this medicine. Keep all appointments for

*Sleep Hygiene Ch ... In children, it is not always easy to address sleep problems, and sleep disorders often go ... easy to address sleep problems, and sleep disorders often go undiagnosed. How can you know when sleep ... 88987;Promoting good sleep for your child;promotion of good sleep for children;child, promotion of good sleep;promoting good sleep, child

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Child ... a certain number of stars earned. Reducing the risk for SIDS and other sleep-related deaths ... for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and sleep-related deaths from birth to age 1: Know the ... P02286;sleep;child sleep;infant sleep;newborn sleep;sleep habits in children

change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all ... instructions and check your blood sugar level regularly while on this medicine. Keep all

effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the ... while on this medicine. Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this