Insomnia
A 2002 poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 58 percent of American adults exhibit symptoms of insomnia at least a couple nights each week. Sleeplessness is something we've likely all experienced at some point in our lives. Whether it was brought on because of stress, caffeine, or a genuine sleep disorder, those hours of tossing and turning, when your mind feels wired and your eyes refuse to get heavy, are so uncomfortable they're hard to forget. Use this guide to find the Web's best sources of information on insomnia.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Insomnia?
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are two varieties of insomnia: ... read more »
Causes of Insomnia
What is it that brings on the inability to sleep? According to the American Insomnia Association, ... read more »
Insomnia Treatment
Depending on the severity of the case and the underlying causes, there are a number of ways to ... read more »
Where can I do further reading?
The Web abounds with information on insomnia. In this section we've provided a selection of sources with articles, links, and features to help flesh out your understanding of insomnia, feed your appetite for information, and keep you updated on the latest studies and developments.
Dulcinea's Insight
- The reading materials below cater to readers looking for both basic and advanced information on a wide variety of insomnia-related topics. There's coverage of news stories, information on the latest updates in sleep research , links to encyclopedic overviews of insomnia topics, and academic papers.
- Many of the sites mentioned in previous sections, although we've provided links to specific topics (causes, treatments, etc.) within those sites, are valuable resources for all types of information, including links to news and blogs.
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MedlinePlus
's sleep disorders page is an incredibly comprehensive directory for information on insomnia. There are more than 100 related links on the page, so if you're looking for additional information, this would be a good place to start. Navigate the page either through the categorized list of links on the screen or by scrolling down for a complete listing.
The National Sleep Foundation'
s site is a trove of information. The "Resources" section in the navigation bar on the left contains links to general information on sleep, and lists NSF programs and events. In the "My Sleep" section, you can access blogs or forums, or read the latest news headlines in "Features."
For news and research ...
SleepDisordersGuide
, a blog named one of the best sleep disorder sites on the Web by HealthCentral.com, has 21 archived entries on insomnia that cover the results of recent studies, experimental treatments, and other late-breaking news. To read recent posts or to browse other related categories click on the links at the right of the page.
MedicalNewsToday
's "Health News" has a section on sleep, sleep disorders, and insomnia that's updated daily. You can either browse the recent headlines or use their "Archive Search," but be specific if you use the search-a search for "insomnia," for instance, yields more than 3,400 articles.
ScienceDaily
provides the latest news headlines and updates on this page. Either visit the site periodically or sign up for their RSS feed to be notified when insomnia- or sleep-related news is changed or updated.
Journal Sleep
is the official publication of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Contents are geared toward scientists and clinicians engaged in sleep study and research. Articles are scholarly in nature and deal with complex medical issues related to sleep. You'll need to subscribe to the journal to access the online content, but if you're looking for an in-depth look into the scientific and medical community's take on insomnia, it may be worth the investment. Membership in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or the Sleep Research Society will also get you access.
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