Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with insomnia every day, Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net brings you frequent articles, points of view, and...
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...reactionscomments
Insomnia in Children...A child that has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early may have insomnia. Just like in adults, a child’s insomnia can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic)...
Fatal Familial Insomnia...Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is an extremely rare inherited disease in which a person cannot sleep. Sleeping problems may be mild at first but get worse quickly. Eventually, this lack...
Insomnia in Special Populations...Doctors know that some groups of people are more likely to develop insomnia. These groups include women, people with certain chronic conditions, some children, and people recovering from substance abuse...
Types and Causes of Insomnia...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States. As many as half of people in the United States...
How to Stop Taking Sleeping Pills...Maybe you have started to notice side effects after using sleep aids for a long time. Maybe your insurance company does not want to pay for your prescription anymore. Or...
How Is Insomnia Diagnosed?...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. About 40 million people in the U.S. experience insomnia each year. It is...
Symptoms of Insomnia...Insomnia is defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. and one of the most common complaints that people make...
Keeping a Sleep Diary...One of the tools you and your doctor may use to diagnose your sleep problems is called a sleep diary. A sleep diary is simply a record of your sleep...
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
Wearable Devices and Apps to Track Sleep...A host of gadgets, apps, and devices designed to measure sleep are now available to consumers. Some of these devices are used for medical research when a full sleep study...
Physical Exam and Symptom History...Sleep disorders are usually diagnosed using a combination of an in-person exam, a sleep history, and sometimes blood or sleep tests. Any tests your doctor orders will depend on the...
Sleep Hygiene for Healthy Sleep...When you hear the words sleep hygiene, do you think of clean sheets? If so, you are not wrong, but sleep hygiene is much more than that. Sleep hygiene is...
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
Insomnia, PMS, and Menopause...Women of all ages are more likely to experience insomnia than men. In fact, more than 1 in 4 women in the U.S. have insomnia while less than 1 in...
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactionscomments
Complementary and Alternative Therapies...Getting a good night’s sleep helps the body reset and re-energize itself for the next day. Without enough good quality sleep, the mind and body may have problems functioning. That...