Asleep apnea testis normally done in a sleep lab. However, just as with everything else, technology is making this aspect of testing for sleep apnea easier. The home testing market is growing for those who suspect they may have sleep apnea. In 2007 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) rethought their policy and now they approve the use of home tests for those who are eligible. Along with the AASM, insurance plans such as Medicare and Medicaid are also approving payment for the...

Often in the middle of the night I have woken up and staggered in to use the bathroom and then maybe lurched on to the kitchen to get a sip of water. After all that nocturnal activity, I often found myself wide awake and would toss and turn when I went back to bed, unable to get back to sleep.

I tried the usual things to get back to sleep, such as counting sheep - or, in situations where I really needed the rest, I have taken a Tylenol PM, which works for me, but I certainly don't...

Having a snoring problem can be very frustrating not only for you but for those that also sleep in your household. You are probably growing very tired of being woken up throughout the night by a sleeping partner urging you to be quiet. However, little do they know that it really is not something that you have control over, and it often takes some type of treatment or medication to resolve the issue.

You may not have control over why you snore, but you may have control over if...

Insomnia is irregular wakefulness, inability to sleep or poor quality sleep. This problem might cause during daytime, like lack of energy, tiredness, irritability and difficulty concentrating. Some level of this problem is experienced by everyone. It is as simple as not able to fall asleep, as changes made in sleeping patterns or excitement of next day. A symptom of Night time eating syndrome may be Insomnia.

Different classifications of Insomnia are chronic,...

Family Guide For A Great Night’s Rest

Tips For Mom, Dad, Kids and Grandparents Alike

What you and your family do before bed may be causing you to lose valuable hours of sleep. The average person sleeps less than the recommended 8 hours, and 16% of adults sleep less than six. Below are helpful tips for the entire family to establish healthy sleeping patterns.

Mom & Dad

Stress in the number one...

Its been proven that approximately 45 percent Americans snore often. And its shocking to know that almost 80 percent of them sleep in different rooms, and even worse is to know that couples have actually divorced, thanks to snoring.

Snoring creates some sort of stress in a relationship, and also a complex of a different sort. This does not just affect your partner, but also you, just think, in spite of all the beauty, if one snores during their sleep, it will be awful, not...

Sleep disorders usually have their roots in a medical problem or a prescription drug taken to treat a disease. The common diseases leading to sleep disorders are cardiovascular, neurological, mental, kidney, and gastroesopheal disorders as well as arthritis.

1. Cardiovascular Disorders

The most common cardiovascular disorders that cause sleep disorders are coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Both these disorders can cause obstructive sleep...

This is one kind of disorder that is most common. It can be split into two different categories. This may depend on how long it may last. Insomnia that lasts for about a few days is called transient insomnia. Insomnia that lasts for a few weeks is called short term and that which goes on for more than three weeks is called chronic. One other way of classifying insomnia is by the source. The two classifications are primary and secondary.

At some point of time in your life you...

Many of us has had at least one restless or sleepless night.  The tossing and turning you encountered could have been caused by a multitude of factors; including stress, illness, anxiety, or perhaps, the over consumption of caffeine or alcohol.

Whatever the reason, chances are you hate not sleeping.Our ability to be productive at work and even at play is due to not having enough sleep.  We feel tired, cannot concentrate, and are far more sensitive to...