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Sleep Deprived? Here's How to Recover

Sure, we all know we're supposed to get seven or eight hours of sleep a night, but all of us skimp from time to time. Those lost hours, though, can add up to a big sleep debt by the end of the week. But here's a bit of good news: Researchers have found that sleeping in after a few days of missed sleep can help pay back that debt, nearly erasing any lingering sense of fatigue and mental fuzziness.

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Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma

Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving

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Insomnia Information
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Insomnia

Those who seek treatment for insomnia, the most common sleep disorder, can get relief. Much insomnia can be treated with better sleep habits. Behavioral therapy can also help, as can new drugs that make it easier for insomnia sufferers to fall asleep and stay asleep. more »

Insomnia News

How Too Little Sleep Affects How We Eat

Why a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis May Save Your Life

FDA Cuts Ambien Dosages to Curb Drowsy Driving

Does Your Child Really Have ADHD?

Restless Legs Syndrome Information
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Restless Legs Syndrome

People with RLS experience an uncomfortable feeling in the legs, coupled with a strong compulsion to move the limbs and alleviate the symptoms. The feeling happens most often at night, during periods of rest or inactivity. Most have symptoms that are mild and can be managed with self-care and better sleep habits. more »

Restless Legs Syndrome News

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Managing Restless Legs Syndrome - US News Health

Sleep Apnea Information
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Sleep Apnea

There are two types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Obstructive sleep apnea, in which the airway closes off and the person wakes up, gasping, is the more common type. Untreated severe OSA is associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke, but once it is diagnosed, it can be treated. more »

Sleep Apnea News

Why a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis May Save Your Life

Does Your Child Really Have ADHD?

Feeling Lackadaisical? Sleep Apnea May Be to Blame

America's Surprising Sleepwalking Problem

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