insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people. Put simply, people with insomnia can't fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. While it might seem like an annoyance or something that isn't worth talking to the doctor about, insomnia is actually a serious medical condition that shouldn't be ignored.

People with insomnia suffer from greater risk of other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, obesity and depression. People who are tired are also more likely to be involved in accidents in the car and at work.

There are a range of treatment options available for people with insomnia, including lifestyle changes that can improve sleep habits, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and treatment with medications.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “insomnia”

• in Technology
  Study: Technology in Bedroom Results in Sleeplessness
  Nearly 80 percent of Americans don’t turn off their cellphones when going to bed.
  by mdumon / on May 4, 2013
• in Technorati Women
  Does Less Sleep Cause Weight Gain?
  Recent studies have suggested that a lack of sleep may contribute to weight gain and obesity.
  by jenna3967 / on Mar 12, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  Sleeping Pills Linked to Increased Mortality
  A recent study suggests that using sleeping pills is associated with a higher mortality risk.
  by jenna3967 / on Mar 2, 2012

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