Sleep Disorders

About Sleep Disorders
Discusses the types of sleep disorders, and how anxiety and diet may influence rest. Suggests keeping a daily record and taking a polysomnography test (sleep study).
http://www.about-sleep-disorders.com

Better Homes and Gardens - Sleep Basics
Links to articles from the magazine on sleep related issues.
http://www.bhg.com/home/Sleep-basics.html

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

The Dangers of Alcohol and Sleep - Alcohol Alert No. 41-1998
Paper discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep (US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa41.htm

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

eMedicine Health - Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias)
Consumer health resource center providing information on several sleep disorders.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/42677-1.asp

eMedicine Health - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/42826-1.asp

eMedicine Health - Sleep: Understanding the Basics
Consumer health resource center providing information on sleep and sleep disorders.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sleep_understanding_the_basics/article_em.htm

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

Guide to Selected Publicly Available Sleep-Related Data Resources
The document summarizes each data source in terms of type of sleep variables, possible covariates, and data access. It also presents a brief background statement about each survey, as well as specific sleep-related questions. From the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, July 2006. [PDF]
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/research/sleep-datasets-july-06.pdf

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

HowStuffWorks : How Sleep Works
An introduction to how sleep works, why it is needed and how to improve it.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sleep.htm

Kleine-Levin Syndrome
Provides a description KLS and of ongoing research into its cause. From Stanford University Center for Narcolepsy.
http://med.stanford.edu/school/Psychiatry/narcolepsy/KLS.html

MedicineNet.com - Focus on Sleep Disorders
Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.
http://www.medicinenet.com/sleep/focus.htm

MedlinePlus: Sleep Disorders
A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sleepdisorders.html

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Covers sleepiness,insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/index.htm

Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Provides information on sleep and the impact it has on health and behavior in infants, children, and adolescents.
http://www.kidzzzsleep.org

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

Revolution Health : Sleep
Find sleep information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss sleep issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations.
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/sleep/

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

The Sleep Connection
Offers information about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Search by zip code to find the nearest sleep center.
http://www.thesleepconnection.com

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

Sleep Disorder Channel
News, videos, chats and various resources on sleep disorders.
http://sleepdisorderchannel.com

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

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

Sleep Disorders
Old (1987) but useful article written by a science writer on contract with the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health.
http://www.healthieryou.com/sleep.html

Sleep Disorders - AOL Body
From restless leg syndrome to insomnia, living with sleeping disorders can be like living a nightmare. Find information on the latest medications and treatments as well as tools and resources.
http://body.aol.com/condition-center/sleep-disorders

Sleep Disorders - MSNBC
Sleep disorders descriptions including gastroesophageal reflux.
http://www.msnbc.com/onair/nbc/nightlynews/sleep/disorders.asp

Sleep (From Neuroscience for Kids)
Basic information about sleep for kids and adults.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sleep.html

Sleep Home Pages
Comprehensive sleep information site which includes directories and contact information for all major sleep organisations. Useful for researchers, doctors and patients.
http://www.sleephomepages.org/

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

The Sleep Site
How to analyze sleep-related symptoms and obtain effective help when warranted. Provided by Columbus Community Health Regional Sleep Disorders Center.
http://www.thesleepsite.com/

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

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

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

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

Talk About Sleep
A sleep health community providing medicine news, information, and interactive support through nightly moderated chats and message boards. Informative for professionals, patients and others interested in sleep.
http://www.talkaboutsleep.com

Deep into Sleep - Harvard Magazine
Article exploring how people are getting less sleep and the consequences of not getting adequate amounts of sleep. <small>(July, 2005)</small>
http://www.harvard-magazine.com/on-line/070587.html

Sleep and Sleep Disorders News from Medical News Today
Press releases, research reports, and headlines in feed form. [RSS]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/sleep-sleep_disorders.xml