﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SleepEducation.com</title><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com</link><image><url>http://www.sleepeducation.com/images/SleepEdu_logo.gif</url><title>Sleep Education</title><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com</link></image><description>The latest sleep education articles brought to you by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine</description><copyright>(c) 2005, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Living with Fibromyalgia, Drugs Approved to Manage Pain</title><description>Two drugs approved by the FDA provide hope for those who suffer from fibromyalgia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=494</link><pubDate>7/18/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Approves First Generic Ropinirole for Restless Legs Syndrome</title><description>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (RLS).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=864</link><pubDate>5/9/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>CDC Survey Links Sleep Duration to Obesity</title><description>U.S. adults who usually slept less than 6 hours were more likely than adults who slept 7 to 8 hours to be obese, to smoke cigarettes, to have five or more drinks a day, and to be inactive.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=857</link><pubDate>5/8/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Children who Sleep Less are More Likely to be Overweight</title><description>Overweight children often fail to get enough sleep and are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=858</link><pubDate>5/8/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>How Eyes See More Than Images</title><description>A better understanding of the separate modes of light detection may eventually help people with sleep problems or seasonal depression.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=851</link><pubDate>4/28/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>For Children, Poor Sleep Can Lead to Emotional and Behavioral Problems</title><description>Child sleep problems are linked to depression, poor school performance and mental problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=836</link><pubDate>4/22/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems are Common in Children with ADHD</title><description>Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may experience a variety of sleep-related problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=835</link><pubDate>4/18/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Bringing Work to Bed:  The War between Stress and Sleep</title><description>Job stress can cause insomnia, but you can take steps to improve your sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=818</link><pubDate>4/3/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Teenagers with Sleep Apnea Are at Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes</title><description>New findings from an NHLBI-supported urban community-based study of teens indicate that sleep apnea is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=803</link><pubDate>3/31/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Anatomy of Insomnia: A Racing Mind Produces Sleepless Nights</title><description>An overactive mind keeps TV star Justin Chambers and many other insomnia sufferers awake at night.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=801</link><pubDate>3/28/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Over the Counter:  Will Melatonin Cure Your Sleep Problems?</title><description>Find out if melatonin supplements are a natural cure for sleep problems such as jet lag and insomnia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=794</link><pubDate>3/26/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>New Sleep and Alertness Health Expo Begins on Friday, May 9</title><description>The Big Sleep Show, a consumer health expo, will take place May 9 to 10 in Rosemont, Ill.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=787</link><pubDate>3/17/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Announces Final Coverage Policy for CPAP Therapy for OSA</title><description>Medicare coverage now includes home sleep testing to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=783</link><pubDate>3/13/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Living with OSA Often Involves a Struggle with Depression</title><description>People with sleep apnea have a high rate of depression, but CPAP can provide relief.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=776</link><pubDate>3/11/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Personal Counseling and Web-Based Strategies Show Modest Success for Sustaining Weight Loss</title><description>Adults who lost weight in a six-month program were able to keep at least some of the weight off for 2.5 years with the help of brief monthly personal counseling.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=802</link><pubDate>3/11/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Ahead for Change to Daylight-Saving Time</title><description>Minimize the negative effects of the time change by going to bed earlier over a series of nights.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=766</link><pubDate>2/29/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep</title><description>About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=767</link><pubDate>2/28/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Not Just for Men:  Heart Disease, OSA Affect Women Too</title><description>Sleep apnea is a risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death for U.S. women.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=752</link><pubDate>2/22/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Month: Untreated OSA Increases Heart Disease Risk</title><description>Detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea is a key to maintaining a healthy heart.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=744</link><pubDate>2/18/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>After the NIU Shooting: Nightmares, Sleep Loss are Signs of PTSD</title><description>Nightmares can be the most disturbing aspect of post-traumatic stress disorder.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=376</link><pubDate>2/15/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Election 2008:  Sleep Deprivation on the Campaign Trail</title><description>Sleep loss may have a negative effect on the performance of the presidential candidates.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=718</link><pubDate>1/30/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>AASM Approves Home Sleep Testing to Detect OSA</title><description>A portable-monitoring system detects sleep apnea with sensors that you wear as you sleep in your own bed.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=683</link><pubDate>12/14/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>IARC Monographs Programme Finds Cancer Hazards Associated with Shiftwork</title><description>After a thorough review and discussion of the published scientific evidence, an expert Working Group convened by the IARC Monographs programme has concluded that shiftwork that involves circadian disruption is probably carcinogenic to humans.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=808</link><pubDate>12/5/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Warning: Nasal Spray for Bedwetting May Cause Seizures and Death</title><description>Nasal sprays that contain desmopressin should no longer be used to treat primary bedwetting.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=670</link><pubDate>12/4/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Loss and Sleep Disorders are Linked to Diabetes</title><description>Sleep loss, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity are all related to rising rates of diabetes.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=649</link><pubDate>11/28/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Lack of Sleep Disrupts Brain’s Emotional Controls</title><description>Sleep loss can disrupt the brain circuits that tame emotional responses.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=637</link><pubDate>11/5/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall Back to Sleep when You Turn Back Your Clock</title><description>Take back an hour of lost sleep when daylight-saving time ends on Sunday, November 4.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=627</link><pubDate>10/31/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Safety Alert for Provigil (modafinil)</title><description>FDA and Cephalon announce updates to the WARNINGS section of the prescribing information for Provigil (modafinil).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=626</link><pubDate>10/24/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Should Your Child Be in a Clinical Trial?</title><description>The FDA's pediatric program has helped propel more clinical trials to be conducted in children. And more parents may be considering whether to enroll a child in a clinical trial.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=609</link><pubDate>10/15/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Valerian a Natural Cure for Insomnia?</title><description>Find out if herbal supplements that contain valerian can eliminate sleepless nights.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=599</link><pubDate>10/8/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Teens: Evaluate Your Sleepiness with a New Questionnaire</title><description>New questionnaire provides valuable information about sleep and sleepiness during the school week.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=590</link><pubDate>10/4/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>A Gift for Grandparents Day: A Good Night’s Sleep</title><description>Older adults face many challenges that can keep them from sleeping well.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=560</link><pubDate>8/31/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Hypnosis May Help Treat Nightmares, Sleepwalking</title><description>Hypnotherapy may produce long-lasting results for people with certain parasomnias.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=545</link><pubDate>8/28/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Links Caffeine to Poor School Performance in Young Teens</title><description>Parents are advised to monitor the amount of caffeine that their children and teens consume.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=544</link><pubDate>8/24/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Less Sleep is More Weight for Teens</title><description>Study indicates that sleep deprivation may be a factor in the U.S. obesity epidemic.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=538</link><pubDate>8/22/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>NFL Working to Detect Heart Problems and OSA in Retired Players</title><description>Alliance between NFL and NFLPA will expand health screenings and programs related to obstructive sleep apnea.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=537</link><pubDate>8/17/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Help Children, Teens Go Back to Sleep before They Head Back to School</title><description>Help your child begin to adjust his or her sleep schedule in preparation for the new school year.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=529</link><pubDate>8/15/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Women Keep Quiet about Snoring, OSA</title><description>Snoring and sleep apnea are common in women, but embarrassment often keeps them silent about the problem.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=527</link><pubDate>8/13/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Medications often Prescribed for Children and Teens with Sleep Problems</title><description>“Off-label” use of prescription drugs is common, but experts recommend trying other options first.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=528</link><pubDate>8/10/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Behavioral Sleep Medicine: Improving Sleep without Pills</title><description>More sleep specialists are providing sleep solutions that rely on behavioral treatment methods.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=524</link><pubDate>8/7/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Hearing Test May Help Identify SIDS Risk</title><description>Results of a recent study show that infants who died from SIDS had impaired hearing in their right ear.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=519</link><pubDate>8/2/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Your Risk for Obesity, OSA Depend on Your Choice of Friends?</title><description>Choose your friends wisely:  They just might help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid sleep apnea.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=520</link><pubDate>8/2/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Research is Cracking the Genetic Code for Restless Legs</title><description>Studies of the human genome help scientists learn more about restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movements.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=516</link><pubDate>7/31/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Two New Online Resources for People with OSA</title><description>Two new resources from the ASAA offer advice on how to continue your PAP therapy for sleep apnea in the hospital.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=506</link><pubDate>7/20/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Availability of New Drug Nuvigil Will be Delayed</title><description>Sleep disorders patients with excessive sleepiness will have to wait to try new “wake-promoting agent.”</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=502</link><pubDate>7/19/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Insomnia: Questions to Ask Your Doctor</title><description>Know what to ask your doctor before beginning treatment for insomnia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=501</link><pubDate>7/18/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Studies Show that CPAP Helps the Heart</title><description>Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and benefits the heart.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=496</link><pubDate>7/13/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Afraid and Confused: Understanding Childhood Parasomnias</title><description>Parasomnias are common in children and can be extremely disturbing to a parent.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=495</link><pubDate>7/10/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Approves First Drug for Treating Fibromyalgia</title><description>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=449</link><pubDate>6/21/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sleep Diet:  A Link between Sleep &amp; Weight Loss?</title><description>Is getting more sleep the simple way to fight obesity or another dieting fad?</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=429</link><pubDate>6/18/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Supplements Found to Contain Habit-forming Drug</title><description>Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Optimum Health Care SleePlus TCM or BYL SleePlus, because the products contain the undeclared drug clonazepam.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=426</link><pubDate>6/14/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Gabapentin Shown Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain</title><description>The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with the common, often hard-to-treat chronic pain disorder, fibromyalgia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=493</link><pubDate>6/11/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Deprivation Affects Air Traffic Controllers &amp; Other Shift Workers</title><description>Three factors play key roles in the sleep loss that air traffic controllers often experience.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=421</link><pubDate>6/4/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Movie Review:  “Wide Awake” Explores a Filmmaker’s Obsession with Insomnia</title><description>In "Wide Awake" Director Alan Berliner explores his two obsessions: making movies and trying to sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=401</link><pubDate>5/25/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Insomnia Documentary "Wide Awake" Debuts on HBO</title><description>Alan Berliner’s film is a personal exploration of his struggle with insomnia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=387</link><pubDate>5/17/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>People with Sleep Problems Benefit from Thirty Years of AASM Accreditation</title><description>About 1,200 sleep centers and labs in every part of the country are now AASM accredited.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=383</link><pubDate>5/16/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Final Exams: Is Sleep the Secret to Better Grades?</title><description>Students may perform better if they close their schoolbooks early and get more sleep before and during exam week.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=378</link><pubDate>5/9/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Ambien</title><description>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) immediate-release tablets.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=362</link><pubDate>4/23/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ResMed Issues Recall for Certain Flow Generators</title><description>ResMed today announced a worldwide voluntary recall of approximately 300,000 of its early production S8 flow generators used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=363</link><pubDate>4/23/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbal Sleep Supplement Found to Contain Habit-Forming Drug</title><description>Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a product called Eden Herbal Formulations Serenity Pills II because it contains the undeclared drug estazolam, which can be habit-forming when used for as little as a few months.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=361</link><pubDate>4/18/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Sleep Medications for Insomnia</title><description>Follow these guidelines to make sure that you use sleep medications safely and properly.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=316</link><pubDate>3/14/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products</title><description>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sleep disorder drug products strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=323</link><pubDate>3/14/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Enough Sleep, Monitor Your PAP Device during Change to DST</title><description>Sleep experts warn that you should pay close attention to your sleep needs as daylight-saving time (DST) begins.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=315</link><pubDate>3/9/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Teen Abuse of Prescription Medications is Serious Health Problem</title><description>The nonmedical use of sleep aids and other prescription drugs is a serious health problem among U.S. youth.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=333</link><pubDate>3/5/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems Affect How Teens Perform in School</title><description>Teens who have certain sleep problems are more likely to have lower GPAs in school.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=284</link><pubDate>2/15/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems Linked to Suicide</title><description>Nightmares and other sleep problems are common in people who have attempted suicide.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=255</link><pubDate>1/1/2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbal Supplement Fails to Relieve Hot Flashes</title><description>Study finds that black cohosh alone or with other herbs does not reduce menopausal hot flashes.  Women using menopausal hormone therapy, however, receive significant relief from their hot flashes and night sweats.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=236</link><pubDate>12/18/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>NIMH Studies Antidepressandts and Suicidality</title><description>A class of antidepressant medications known as "SSRIs" may prompt suicidal thinking in children and adolescents.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=228</link><pubDate>11/13/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Evidence Supports Psychological and Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia</title><description>Psychological and behavioral treatments produce positive results for people with ongoing cases of insomnia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=230</link><pubDate>11/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Brain Abnormalities Related to SIDS</title><description>Serotonin-Using Brain Cells Implicated In Abnormalities</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=227</link><pubDate>10/31/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Behavioral Treatments Help Kids with Bedtime Problems and Night Wakings</title><description>Behavioral treatements can help children who have trouble going to bed or who wake up during the night.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=229</link><pubDate>10/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 1.6 Million Americans Use CAM for Insomnia</title><description>Survey results show that over 17 percent of adults reported trouble sleeping or insomnia in the past 12 months. Of those with insomnia or trouble sleeping, 4.5 percent — more than 1.6 million people — used some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat their condition.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=223</link><pubDate>9/15/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Overweight Young Children More Likely to be Obese at Age 12</title><description>Children who are overweight as toddlers or preschoolers are more likely to be overweight or obese in early adolescence.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=226</link><pubDate>9/5/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Kids Linked to Behavioral Problems</title><description>Children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are more likely to have behavioral and academic problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=221</link><pubDate>9/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Deprivation and the Crash of Flight 5191</title><description>The crash of Comair Flight 5191 highlights the potentially devastating consequences of sleep deprivation.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=217</link><pubDate>9/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Experimental Medication Kicks Depression in Hours Instead of Weeks</title><description>This is among the first studies of humans to examine the effects of ketamine on depression, a debilitating illness that affects 14.8 million people in any given year.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=218</link><pubDate>8/7/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Too Little and Too Much Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure</title><description>High blood pressure is more common in people who get either more or less than seven to eight hours of sleep per night.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=214</link><pubDate>8/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Depression Linked to Long Sleep Time and Higher Risk of Death</title><description>A study links factors such as depression and unemployment to long sleep time and a higher risk of death.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=213</link><pubDate>7/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems Predict Nonrecovery from Stressful Events</title><description>A person who suffers from a sleep disturbance in the aftermath of a family illness is more likely to have health problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=205</link><pubDate>5/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Genetic Factors Influence Insomnia, Sleepiness and Obesity</title><description>A study of 1,870 pairs of twins shows that genetic factors strongly influence insomnia, sleepiness and obesity.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=204</link><pubDate>5/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleepiness Enhances Distraction During Monotonous Task</title><description>Reducing the amount of sleep time to five hours results in an increased risk of distraction.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=197</link><pubDate>4/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>No Link Between Insomnia and Time Estimation</title><description>Study shows that people with insomnia can be as accurate as good sleepers on a time-estimation task.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=198</link><pubDate>4/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Natural Bright Light Prevents Afternoon Sleepiness</title><description>A person who is indoors and exposed to natural bright light conditions faces a decreased risk of feeling sleepy in the afternoon.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=199</link><pubDate>4/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>AASM Statement on Use of Sleep Medications</title><description>Sleep medications are effective and safe treatments for insomnia when used properly under the supervision of a sleep medicine or primary care physician.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=194</link><pubDate>3/15/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Indirect Costs of Sleep Disorders Exceed Direct Health Costs</title><description>The major financial impact of sleep disorders results from the role they play in motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and loss of productivity.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=189</link><pubDate>3/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Guidelines Validate CPAP as Standard Treatment for OSA</title><description>New practice parameters validate CPAP as the standard of care for treating adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=192</link><pubDate>3/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Beliefs and Attitudes Play a Key Role in Insomnia and its Treatment</title><description>Insomnia sufferers share many misconceptions about insomnia and sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=190</link><pubDate>3/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Study May Shed Light on Improving Insomnia in Older People</title><description>A study of the medication tiagabine may shed light on how to improve insomnia in older people.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=191</link><pubDate>3/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>New Guidelines Recommend Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea</title><description>New practice parameters recommend oral appliances as a first-line treatment for snoring and mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=187</link><pubDate>2/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Insomnia Leads to a Higher Rate of Absence at Work</title><description>Employees who suffer from insomnia have a higher rate of absence at work than those who sleep well.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=184</link><pubDate>2/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Reduced Sleep Time and REM Sleep Loss Increase Pain Sensitivity</title><description>Reducing sleep time and losing rapid eye movement (REM) sleep both produce an increased sensitivity to pain.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=185</link><pubDate>2/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Hypocretin Plays a Role In Attention</title><description>Hypocretin is a protein that may help regulate sleep and wakefulness. A new study suggests that it plays a role in attention.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=188</link><pubDate>2/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Naps and Caffeine Help Night-Shift Workers Stay Alert</title><description>Taking regular naps and using caffeine helps night-shift workers stay alert on the job.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=177</link><pubDate>1/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Women Have a Higher Risk for Insomnia than Men</title><description>Study shows that women have a higher risk for insomnia than men.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=176</link><pubDate>1/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems More Likely after an Abortion</title><description>Women are more likely to be treated for sleep disorders or disturbances following an induced abortion compared to a birth.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=178</link><pubDate>1/1/2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Light at Night Suppresses Melatonin, Stimulates Breast Cancer</title><description>Nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human breast tumors by suppressing the levels of a key hormone called melatonin.  The study results might explain why female night shift workers have a higher rate of breast cancer.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=181</link><pubDate>12/19/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Less Time in Bed Leads to Academic Problems at School</title><description>Restricting the time that schoolchildren spend in bed at night has a negative effect on academic performance.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=153</link><pubDate>12/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Increased Atrial Fibrillation in Central Sleep Apnea Patients</title><description>Results of a study show an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with idiopathic central sleep apnea in the absence of congestive heart failure.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=159</link><pubDate>12/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Hard to Simulate Drowsy Driving Conditions</title><description>Simulated driving produces slower average reaction times, higher self-reported sleepiness scores, and a higher number of inappropriate line crossings than real driving.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=158</link><pubDate>12/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>On-Call Duty Impairs Reaction Times of Medical Residents</title><description>The reaction times of internal medicine residents who have on-call responsibilities are significantly worse than those of a control group of residents from other specialties who do not take in-house call.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=160</link><pubDate>11/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Less Pressure for Teens to Go to Bed Early</title><description>A new study shows that the build-up of sleep pressure after staying awake is slower in teens than in pre-teens.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=74</link><pubDate>11/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Snoring Increases During Pregnancy</title><description>Self-reported symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing increase during pregnancy and are associated with higher levels of daytime sleepiness.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=162</link><pubDate>10/3/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Adults Who Sleep Less are More Likely to be Obese</title><description>A study of middle-age adults shows that those who sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to be obese.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=72</link><pubDate>10/3/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems for Spouses of Alzheimer Patients</title><description>The spouses of patients with more severe Alzheimer disease report significant sleep problems.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=164</link><pubDate>10/3/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Treating OSA with CPAP Halts Increase in Medical Expenses</title><description>CPAP treatment for sleep apnea reduces physician visits and fees.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=161</link><pubDate>10/3/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Adults Need More Sleep than They Choose to Get</title><description>The short sleep durations of many young adults do not reflect a need for less sleep, resulting instead in significant sleep debts.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=163</link><pubDate>10/3/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Report Issued on Using Stimulants to Overcome Sleep Loss</title><description>The limited, short-term use of stimulants may benefit sleep-deprived but otherwise healthy adults who must stay awake for an extended period of time.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=70</link><pubDate>9/2/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Drowsy Truck Drivers at Risk of Accidents</title><description>Study shows that long-haul truck drivers are exposed to significant accident risk because of unmet sleep needs.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=165</link><pubDate>9/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Link Shown Between Nightmares and Suicidal Symptoms</title><description>Results of a new study show a link between nightmares and suicidal symptoms.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=68</link><pubDate>9/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Lack of Sleep Could Slow Recovery from Hurricane Katrina</title><description>In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, sleep will play an important role in helping people handle the emotional stress and physical exhaustion caused by the storm.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=69</link><pubDate>8/31/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>NIH Final Statement on Chronic Insomnia</title><description>This is the final statement from the independent panel of health professionals and public representatives who participated in the conference from June 13 - 15, 2005.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=77</link><pubDate>8/18/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Cognitive Therapy Reduces Repeat Suicide Attempts</title><description>Results of a study show that a targeted form of cognitive therapy designed to prevent suicide helps reduce the likelihood of repeat suicide attempts.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=67</link><pubDate>8/2/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>New Studies Examine Sleep in Older Adults</title><description>Three new studies examine sleep-related issues relating to the health and quality of life of older adults.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=64</link><pubDate>7/29/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Snoring Among Risk Factors of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children</title><description>Children with frequent loud snoring, learning problems, or excessive daytime sleepiness are more likely to have sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=63</link><pubDate>7/15/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Child Snoring is a Risk Factor for Hyperactivity</title><description>Link between snoring and hyperactivity in children is one focus of new studies in the journal Sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=61</link><pubDate>7/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Adults with ADHD Experience Sleep Problems</title><description>Adults with ADHD have increased nocturnal motor activity and a high frequency of arousals from sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=167</link><pubDate>7/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Stage Two Sleep Critical to Restorative Effect of Naps</title><description>Stage two sleep during a brief nap plays an important role in producing positive effects on daytime alertness.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=168</link><pubDate>7/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Cadets Get Much Less Sleep at U.S. Academy</title><description>First-year cadets at the U.S. Military Academy get an average of about five hours of sleep on school nights and about 6.5 hours of sleep on weekends.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=166</link><pubDate>7/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>CPAP Helps Heart Failure Patients with OSA</title><description>Using CPAP to treat sleep apnea provides extra benefits for heart failure patients.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=145</link><pubDate>6/21/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Experts Call for New Look at Chronic Insomnia Treatments</title><description>Expert panel declares that many of the medications widely used to manage chronic insomnia have not yet been rigorously evaluated for long-term use.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=62</link><pubDate>6/15/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>CPAP May Protect OSA Patients from Heart Disease</title><description>Treating sleep apnea patients with CPAP may reduce their risk of dying from heart disease.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=81</link><pubDate>6/13/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Deprivation Impairs Error Detection and Correction</title><description>Just one night of sleep deprivation greatly hinders the ability to detect and correct errors, according to a study in the journal Sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=58</link><pubDate>6/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Age, Sex, and Race Influence the Prescription of Drugs</title><description>Patients with sleep problems are more likely to be prescribed a drug when they are older, a female, or White, according to a study in the journal Sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=59</link><pubDate>6/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Apnea and Blood Pressure May Increase During Pregnancy</title><description>Women may experience an increase in the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and blood pressure during pregnancy.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=60</link><pubDate>6/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleepiness May Be Caused by Your Heart Rate</title><description>Your level of sleepiness may be related not only to sleeping patterns, but also to natural heart conditions.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=57</link><pubDate>6/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Pinpoints Bad Sleep Habits of Many with Insomnia</title><description>A study in the journal Sleep finds three bad sleep habits that are more common in people with insomnia.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=48</link><pubDate>5/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Bright Light Therapy Improves the Sleep of People with Insomnia</title><description>Only two nights of bright light therapy exposure can improve the sleep of people with early-morning awakening insomnia, according to a study in the journal Sleep.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=49</link><pubDate>5/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Brain Wave Changes in Sleep Begin Ealier in Girls than Boys</title><description>Study results show that the steep decline in the adolescent years of the intensity of delta brain waves during slow-wave sleep begins earlier in girls than in boys.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=169</link><pubDate>5/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>New Technique Detects Endothelial Disfunction in OSA Patients</title><description>Simplified testing procedure may help clinicians assess a sleep apnea patient's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=171</link><pubDate>5/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Arterial Stiffness Linked to Severity of OSA</title><description>Measuring levels of arterial stiffness and central blood pressure in people with sleep apnea may help predict cardiovascular risk.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=170</link><pubDate>5/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Appetite and Metabolism May be Linked to the Sleep-Wake Cycle</title><description>A new mouse study suggests that a brain system that controls the sleep/wake cycle might also play a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=56</link><pubDate>4/21/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Deprivation Puts Medical Residents At-Risk</title><description>A study shows that medical residents are more likely to be involved in an automobile accident on the drive home after an extended shift.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=32</link><pubDate>1/13/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Sleep Apnea:  Know All of the Facts</title><description>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders, and one of the most dangerous.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=21</link><pubDate>1/1/2005</pubDate></item><item><title>OSA Linked to Death of NFL Great Reggie White</title><description>The tragic death of National Football League legend Reggie White serves as a warning of the grave consequences of untreated sleep apnea.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=33</link><pubDate>12/29/2004</pubDate></item><item><title>Fewer Medical Errors for Well-Rested Interns</title><description>The impact of sleep deprivation has been well documented in many industries, but two new studies tracking medical interns in the healthcare field provide clear evidence essential to improving patient safety. 

</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=23</link><pubDate>10/28/2004</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Problems in Children Found to Affect Mental Development</title><description>Two new studies show that children who have problems breathing during sleep tend to score lower on tests of mental development and intelligence than do other children their age.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=6</link><pubDate>10/7/2004</pubDate></item><item><title>Histamine is Key to Narcolepsy</title><description>Scientists studying an animal model of narcolepsy have found that histamine-activated brain cells are key to wakefulness.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=131</link><pubDate>9/23/2004</pubDate></item><item><title>High School Curriculum Joins NIH Campaign for Students</title><description>A new supplemental curriculum for use in high school biology classes places emphasis on the importance of sleep for youth.

</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=29</link><pubDate>6/21/2004</pubDate></item><item><title>Safe Sleep for Your Baby: How to Reduce the Risk of SIDS</title><description>Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies from one month to one year old. Know the facts about SIDS and how to help your baby sleep safely.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=5</link><pubDate>8/1/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Shows Babies Are Safer &amp; Healthier When They Sleep on Their Backs</title><description>Placing infants to sleep on their backs does much more than just reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also makes them less likely to get fevers, stuffy noses, or ear infections.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=8</link><pubDate>5/12/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Shows That Bed Sharing Increases the Risk of SIDS</title><description>Infants who share a bed with other children are at a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than are other infants.  Sleeping on soft bedding and sleeping on the stomach are also much more dangerous when they are done together.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=11</link><pubDate>5/5/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Deprivation Takes a Toll:  Only 4-6 Hours Is Not Enough</title><description>Sleeping only four to six hours each night can have a serious effect upon your ability to think and act properly.  You may not even be aware of how tired you are, thinking that there is nothing wrong.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=14</link><pubDate>3/12/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>SIDS Risk Increases When Child Moved from Back to Stomach</title><description>Taking a child who sleeps on his back and then placing him on his stomach or side increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=9</link><pubDate>2/28/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>More Babies Sleeping With Their Parents:  Good News or Bad News?</title><description>"Bed Sharing" between parents and their infants appears to be growing in popularity. While the practice has its supporters, it also raises concerns among some doctors.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=10</link><pubDate>1/13/2003</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Shows that Stomach Sleeping Does Increase SIDS Risk</title><description>New research confirms that sleeping on the stomach increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in U.S. children.  The study focused primarily on African Americans, a group at roughly twice the risk for SIDS as Caucasians.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=7</link><pubDate>10/7/2002</pubDate></item><item><title>Evidence Shows Benefits of "Power Naps" and Sleeping Later</title><description>Evidence shows that a nap in the middle of the day can reverse "burnout." Some early risers may also miss a late stage of sleep that helps them to learn.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=13</link><pubDate>7/2/2002</pubDate></item><item><title>Possible Cause for Narcolepsy Found</title><description>Scientists believe that they may have found the cause of narcolepsy in humans. This sleep disorder affects 135,000 Americans.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=16</link><pubDate>8/29/2000</pubDate></item><item><title>Study Shows Link Between Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure</title><description>People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are much more likely to develop high blood pressure. This puts them at risk of cardiovascular disease.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=15</link><pubDate>4/11/2000</pubDate></item><item><title>Researchers Discover Melatonin Switch</title><description>Discovery provides hope for shift workers and those suffering from jet lag.</description><link>http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=12</link><pubDate>2/26/1998</pubDate></item></channel></rss>