• The Top 5 Sleep-Related Myths

    Updated: 2011-06-29 17:40:21
      We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, and most of us know very little about how sleep affects our bodies. Here are five of the most commonly repeated myths related to sleep.   Myth #1          You can make up for lost sleep. Fact: If you think staying in bed on the weekends is [...]

  • Sleep and Long Term Memory…Maybe That’s Why Sleep?

    Updated: 2011-06-29 17:16:44
    , The Insomnia Blog Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Dr . Breus' New Book Now Available for Pre-Order Read Good Night Dr . Michael Breus : Good Night : The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health Follow Dr . Breus on Twitter You Can Also Find Me Here Insomnia relief for

  • The link between sleep disorders and Parkinson’s disease

    Updated: 2011-06-28 20:25:13
    We know that sleep disorders have many consequences. Unfortunately it looks as though we might be able to add another one to the list: Parkinson’s disease. A recent study found the incidence of Parkinson’s disease to be as high as 65% in those suffering from rapid eye movement sleep behavioral disorders. It was also found [...]

  • A week in the life of an insomniac

    Updated: 2011-06-27 23:06:25
    A week ago, we asked a member of our private insomnia help community to keep a sleep diary for a week so that we could share the challenges insomnia sufferers have to deal with. We include it below. To all insomniacs: let this remind you that you are not alone. To others, hopefully this gives [...]

  • What Causes Sleep Deprivation and What To Do About It

    Updated: 2011-06-27 08:38:28
    This is one of the best articles I have read on sleep deprivation beacause it doesn’t stop at telling you all the dreadful side effects of sleep deprivation, which we’re all so painfully aware of, but it tells you what you can actually do about it. This article, written by a doctor will also help [...]

  • Insomnia relief for older adults: can short-term behavioral therapy help?

    Updated: 2011-06-24 18:10:30
    : , The Insomnia Blog Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Dr . Breus' New Book Now Available for Pre-Order Read Good Night Dr . Michael Breus : Good Night : The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health Follow Dr . Breus on Twitter You Can Also Find Me Here Sleeping Your

  • Psychological Disorders : Different Sleeping Disorders (Video)

    Updated: 2011-06-24 01:20:56
    Psychological sleep disorders plague many of us and are different to the physical sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and movement disorders like restless legs. Night terrors are experienced mainly by children but some adults experience them as well. They occur mainly in a deep stage of sleep and are thought to be caused by [...]

  • The destructive effect of insomnia

    Updated: 2011-06-23 22:22:30
    Insomnia Land has two missions. First, we want to offer genuine support and advice to insomnia sufferers. Second, we want to bring more attention to insomnia and help people understand what insomnia really is. On the latter point, today we want to share an article with you about how insomnia destroyed Bridget Davidson’s marriage. After [...]

  • Could the fruit fly cure your sleep disorder?

    Updated: 2011-06-21 21:11:04
    Hot on the heels of yesterday’s post about how a woman’s circadian rhythm can affect her sleep, we’ve just found out about a new study that found mutating one amino acid in a single protein changed the circadian rhythm of the common fruit fly. By mutating the amino acid, researchers were able to change the [...]

  • Sleeping Your Brain Younger

    Updated: 2011-06-21 15:06:11
    , The Insomnia Blog Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Dr . Breus' New Book Now Available for Pre-Order Read Good Night Dr . Michael Breus : Good Night : The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health Follow Dr . Breus on Twitter You Can Also Find Me Here Erectile Dysfunction

  • The reason why women are more likely to suffer from sleep maintenance insomnia

    Updated: 2011-06-20 23:56:25
    We already know that women are more susceptible to insomnia than men, whether that’s down to alcohol, PMS, menopause or just being smarter. Now a new study has found a difference in the way women’s bodies work which could affect sleep. Apparently, the circadian rhythm runs faster in women which may account for why women [...]

  • Insomnia Anxiety, What Is It?

    Updated: 2011-06-20 03:02:26
    Insomnia anxiety is being anxious about the fact that you can’t fall asleep. Usually it is accompanied by other forms of anxiety such as worrying about the economy, your job or your home loan. We live in a very uncertain world at the moment and this is affecting our peace of mind and sometimes our [...]

  • Fight your insomnia with these magnesium rich foods

    Updated: 2011-06-17 20:43:44
    We’ve already written about the link between magnesium deficiency and insomnia – particularly for those also suffering from restless leg syndrome. It’s quite concerning therefore, to read about a Gallup poll that found magnesium consumption decreases as we age – apparently, 79% of adults over the age of 55 are eating less than the recommended [...]

  • Sleep Disorders? Get Tested!

    Updated: 2011-06-17 06:51:25
    Everyone has the odd sleepless night, but for people suffering from sleep disorders this can happen every night and have serious health consequences. There are three main sleep disorders, insomnia, sleep apnea and movement problems (such as RLS or restless legs syndrome). Of these, by far the most common of these is insomnia. There are [...]

  • Why prompt insomnia treatment is even more important for diabetics

    Updated: 2011-06-16 20:29:06
    Last year we wrote about a study that found insulin resistance was higher in diabetics suffering from a lack of sleep. Now a new, larger study appears to back up those findings. After monitoring 40 diabetics over the course of six nights, the researchers found that blood glucose levels of insomniacs were 23% higher and [...]

  • Many Uninsured Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions May Find It Easier to Get Coverage

    Updated: 2011-06-16 01:10:27
    Individuals with pre-existing conditions who have been uninsured for six months may now find it easier to obtain coverage through the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). PCIP was created by the Affordable Care Act to provide interim coverage until the Health Insurance Exchanges are up and running in 2014. Twenty-seven states administer their own PCIP. [...]

  • This antidepressant may be the cause of your insomnia

    Updated: 2011-06-15 22:17:32
    Depression and insomnia often go hand in hand, resulting in many insomniacs taking some kind of antidepressant medication. We’ve already shared a list of common medications that cause insomnia; today we’ve got a popular antidepressant to add to the list: Celexa (citalopram). According to a recent study, out of 428 people who found citalopram helped partially [...]

  • Cure your lack of sleep with a little laughter

    Updated: 2011-06-14 21:27:38
    Laughter ins’t something we’d normally associate with insomnia, unless it’s the kind of uncontrollable laughter resulting from insanity. Maybe today’s blog post will change all that, though. According to research published in Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 48 adults over the age of 65 who underwent laughter therapy four times over the course of a month [...]

  • This natural insomnia treatment may cause kidney failure, liver damage and muscle breakdown

    Updated: 2011-06-14 00:01:41
    We’ve mentioned kava as a potential insomnia treatment before. We’ve also warned that just because something is marketed as ‘natural’, it doesn’t come without side effects. Indeed, kava root has already been linked with liver damage. Today, we’re sharing even more potential side effects of this ‘natural’ insomnia remedy; doctors from the University of Rochester [...]

  • The Ecotones Sound Sleep Machine Review – The Most Effective Sound Machine Around?

    Updated: 2011-06-13 00:16:04
    This sounds like the original “white noise” machines you could buy to smooth out any sudden noises that can keep you awake. The newer digital versions have a loop, meaning they play the same track over and over again. Some very light sleepers find the slight noise between replays offputting. However for city dwellers these [...]

  • Sleep Cycle – Turn Your iPhone Into a Sleep-tracking Device.

    Updated: 2011-06-08 19:50:39
    If you’re like me, waking up in the morning can be challenging. Hearing my loud alarm go off in the AM sometimes scares me to death and other times I can’t hear it at all. So how can this problem be solved? There’s an app for that! Sleep Cycle is a Swiss-made iPhone app that [...]

  • Moses and the Origin of the Medicine Symbol

    Updated: 2011-06-03 05:43:29
    Have you ever wondered where the “snake on the pole” medical logo or medicine symbol originated from? Well all you have to do is just pick up your Bible to find out. Numbers 21: 4-9 (NIV) says . . . The Bronze Snake 4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red [...]

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