A new study shows that mathematical models can be used to design effective treatment schedules for jet lag. These models simulate the body's internal circadian clock and its effect on human performance. The study tested a new algorithm called the “circadian adjustment method.” It was implemented with [...]
For a parent it is one of the most disturbing sleep disorders. You hear a strange sound coming from your young son’s bedroom at night. So you go into his room to see what’s wrong. You find your son banging his head into the [...]
Dreams that come to life are the stuff of fantasy novels and horror movies. But it’s also a reality for people who experience REM sleep behavior disorder. People who have RBD act out vivid dreams as they sleep. The dreams tend to be action-packed. [...]
Current economic conditions in the U.S. are forcing many consumers to cut back on health care expenses. Yet sleep experts advise that the cost of a sleep study is a sound investment for millions of people who suffer from a sleep disorder. The Centers [...]
A long-term study shows that hypnosis may be an effective treatment option for people with certain parasomnias. The study indicates that hypnosis may be most effective at treating nightmares and sleepwalking. People with sleep terrors may be less likely to improve after hypnotic treatment. [...]
Parasomnias are sleep disorders that involve undesirable events and experiences. They occur during sleep, as you fall asleep, or as you wake up. These sleep-related behaviors are very common in children and for the most part, are a normal part of childhood. Parasomnias begin [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends that you talk to your doctor if you have insomnia. First, your doctor will determine the cause of your sleep problem. Insomnia is a complex sleep disorder. It can have a variety of causes, including the [...]
