Directory of Sleep Disorders Resources

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Sleep research and sleep medicine have grown rapidly over the last thirty years, partly as a result of the discovery that REM (rapid eye movement) sleep coincided with dreaming and partly because of the discovery of sleep apnea (breathing stopping during sleep). Countries vary in how they deal with sleep disorders; in the U.S. sleep medicine is recognised as a field and it is looked after by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; other medical specialities e.g. neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, may be influential in other countries. The sleep disorders category is broadly divided into sub-categories that deal with the specific sleep disorders as well as the institutions that regulate, diagnose and treat these disorders. Sleep is affected by the brain's biological clock and so is included in this category. Shift-work sleep disorder and jet-lag are well-known problems that reflect the activity of the biological clock. This category consists of some of the major 'omnibus' sites (SleepNet, Brain Information Service, Sleep Medicine and the SleepWell) that can contain just about everything (information, chats, consultations, portals, etc). It also lists smaller, general information sites as well as sites that provide short and concise general sleep disorders information. The Organisations sub-category is packed with information that is more specific to particular sleep disorders. Apart from listing the various centers, the Sleep Centers sub-category is worth visiting as many of these sites provide useful information on sleep disorders. Anyone with health concerns is reminded that it is advisable to discuss their problems with a licensed medical professional.

Subcategories

• Centers
• Circadian
• Healthcare Equipment
• Insomnia
• Kleine-Levin Syndrome
• Narcolepsy
• Night Terrors
• Organizations
• Products
• Research
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Sexsomnia
• Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Enuresis
• Sleep Paralysis
• Sleepwalking
• Support Groups

Resources in This Category

• BabyCenter - Sleep During Pregnancy

  http://www.babycenter.com/0_pregnancy-sleep-by-trimester_7512.bc
  Describes how pregnancy will affect sleep and what to do about it (also has useful links).

• Better Homes and Gardens - Sleep Problems

  http://www.bhg.com/health-family/conditions/sleep/
  Links to articles from the magazine on sleep related issues.

• Better-Sleep-Better-Life

  http://www.better-sleep-better-life.com/
  A guide to sleep, including Information, tips and advice on dealing with sleep disorders.

• Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm
  A comprehensive resources guide about understanding sleep, compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Deep into Sleep - Harvard Magazine

  http://harvardmagazine.com/2005/07/deep-into-sleep.html
  Article exploring the consequences of not getting adequate amounts of sleep.

• Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes

  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/sleep/drsy_drv.htm
  NHLBI report dealing with combatting drowsy driving.

• eMedicine Health - Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias)

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/disorders_that_disrupt_sleep_parasomnias/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on several sleep disorders.

• eMedicine Health - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/rem_sleep_behavior_disorder/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.

• eMedicine Health - Sleep: Understanding the Basics

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sleep_understanding_the_basics/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on sleep and sleep disorders.

• GoodSleep

  http://www.goodsleep.com/
  Site provides users with individualized, sleep information and advice.

• Horlicks

  http://www.horlicks.co.uk/
  Malt powder manufacturer provides explanation of poor sleep patterns, and offers management tips.

• MedicineNet.com - Focus on Sleep Disorders

  http://www.medicinenet.com/sleep/focus.htm
  Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.

• MedlinePlus: Sleep Disorders

  https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html
  A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

• Put an End to Snoring

  http://www.putanendtosnoring.com/
  An objective resource features an exclusive questionnaire that will suggest remedies appropriate for your type. Includes a list of remedies and details about each.

• Sleep (From Neuroscience for Kids)

  http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sleep.html
  Basic information about sleep for kids and adults.

• Sleep and Health

  http://www.sleepandhealth.com/
  A resource dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of sleep disorders, alertness, mood, performance and other health related issues.

• Sleep Desk

  http://www.circlecity.co.uk/sleepdesk/
  Covers a variety of disorders, the Epworth test, and a message board for your questions.

• Sleep Disorder News - Topix

  http://www.topix.com/health/sleep
  News on sleep disorders collected from diverse sources on the web.

• Sleep Disorders

  http://sleepdisorders.about.com/
  Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred articles on the topic. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia. New Material added weekly.

• Sleep Disorders

  http://www.everydayhealth.com/conditions/sleep
  Provides details of medications and treatments, as well as tools and resources.

• Sleep Medicine

  http://www.users.cloud9.net/~thorpy/
  A comprehensive links and resources one-pager for both professionals and sufferers.

• Sleepdex

  http://www.sleepdex.org/
  Describes patterns, norms, and common sleep disorders. Tips on getting good sleep and resources for problems.

• SleepNet

  http://www.sleepnet.com/
  Everything you wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to ask. Open Sleep Forum. SleepNet links to over 200 sites.

• Sleepwalking in Children

  http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/sleepwalking.html
  Definition, symptoms, and what a parent should do. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

• Stop Snoring Tips

  http://www.stopsnoringtips.com/
  Tips to help people to stop snoring as well as information on how to deal with a snorer and other snoring information.

• Talk About Sleep

  http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/
  Provides news, information, moderated chats and message boards.

• The Dangers of Alcohol and Sleep - Alcohol Alert No. 41-1998

  http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa41.htm
  Paper discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep (US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).

• The Sleep Well

  http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/
  Information on sleep, disorders, activism and related events.

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