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Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can arise for many reasons, from the aging process to jet lag. Learn about the causes of insomnia and types of insomnia treatment.

What's Keeping You Up?
Sometimes we know what is standing in the way of a good night's sleep. But sometimes we don't. So what's keeping you up? The answer may surprise you.
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Effects of Menopause on Sleep
While menopause is a natural change for all women, it can cause a variety of symptoms that feel anything but natural. One of the most common complaints is the occurrence of hot flashes which can be not only uncomfortable, but cause endless nights of interrupted sleep. Discover what the experts advise women about turning tossing and turning into peaceful rest.
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Late-life Sleep Problems: What's Normal?
As people age, there are lots of changes. Some are welcome, like retirement and a chance to pursue new activities. But then there are some changes that aren't so welcome. Poor sleep is one of them. Learn not only what might be causing sleep problems, but find out a variety of ways to win back a restful night.
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Prevention and Treatment of Jet Lag
Travel is a fact of modern life and that means that jet lag is too. Travelers with this contemporary problem can experience problems not only sleeping but functioning at their best in the new time zone. Today experts have a variety of ways to combat the effects of jet lag. Some of them involve simple ways to trick your body into adjusting. Travel may be inevitable, but suffering from jet lag doesn't have to be.
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Trouble With Sleep in the Twilight Years
Never before in the young history of America have so many people lived to be so old. The elderly are, in fact, the fastest growing segment of the American population today. Though the older among us are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives than ever before, there are many changes that often accompany aging. Chronic illness becomes more common, the body itself grows frailer, and worries or concerns about the future often grow more acute with age as well.
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How Much Sleep Is Enough?
Parents can attest to the virtues of a good night's sleep, and with frequent awakenings by small children, these nights are in often in short supply. In fact most people are familiar with the effects of a less than restful night. But what is it about sleep that we need? And how much sleep is enough to restore us?
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Are Your Kids Keeping You Up? An Overview of Sleep Behavior Disturbances in Children
Problems with sleep behaviors are commonly seen in children. Sleep is of primary importance at all stages of human development, and in the newborn, is the primary activity other than eating. Childhood sleep disturbances affect not only the child but also the whole family.
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Insomnia: A Comprehensive Review
Simply stated, insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, the tendency to awaken early in the morning, or the sense of light and unrefreshing sleep. There is no medical test that can tell us conclusively whether a person has insomnia.
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How to Jettison Jet Lag
Even the most enthusiastic travelers can find their willingness to explore new territory hindered by jet lag. That's because the body's inability to immediately adjust to a new time zone can leave travelers feeling fatigued and cranky.
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Iron Works: A Cause of Restless Leg Syndrome
Imagine that you're lying in bed overwhelmed by an uncomfortable crawling sensation in your legs that is only relieved when you move them. If you don't have to imagine this, you may have restless leg syndrome (RLS). More and more research suggests that a lack of iron plays a role in the development of RLS, and may point to new therapies.
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