Sleep Disorders

Narcolepsy: Trouble With Tribbles?
A major cause of narcolepsy appears to be anti-self antibodies that target an RNA sequence called tribbles and kill sleep-regulating brain cells.

Insomnia Symptoms 101
Insomnia symptoms are sometimes difficult to recognize. People with insomnia have many different symptoms. Discover the signs & symptoms of chronic insomnia, pregnancy insomnia and stress insomnia. Learn how to differentiate between insomnia and related sleep disorders.

Medical device saves you from snoring - WVLT

Medical device saves you from snoring WVLT The 'it' that Sharon is talking about is a custom fit dental device she wears at night to stop snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea. …

Sleep center opens at Northside Hospital - Macon Telegraph

Shift Work Disorder News

Sleep center opens at Northside Hospital Macon Telegraph The center will provided diagnosis and treatment of potentially serious sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, excessive snoring, narcolepsy, restless leg … HOUSE CALLS: Sleep wellCarver Reporter all 13 news articles »

Sleep Deprivation Effects and the Symptoms of Not Getting Enough Sleep
Not many people realize that the effects of sleep deprivation on their brain and body can be much more detrimental than they initially seem. Sure, you may be able to do your work and live your life normally after sleeping for only 3 or 4 hours the previous night but if you constantly subject yourself to this gross lack of sleep, you may find yourself suffering grave sleep deprivation effects in the long run.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Learn the definition of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Unihemispheric Sleep
Learn the definition of unihemispheric sleep.

Prescription Sleeping Pills - Which Types to Choose
When it comes to sleeping, there are a lot of things we will sacrifice to get the snoozes we need. These sacrifices can come at a price though. We usually end up spending money on pills or spending time testing them out.

Consequences of Insomnia
Will sleep deprivation kill you? It may. Find out what the effects of sleep deprivation caused by insomnia are, and what the long-term and short-term effects of sleep deprivation are on men and women. Find out if you are at risk for serious diseases or chronic illnesses associated with sleep deprivation.

Treatment of Sleep Apnea
What are the available treatment options for sleep apnea and what is the best option for me? What is CPAP and how does it work? Are there other options besides CPAP? What are the benefits of treatment?

Night Starts
Though the phenomenon called night starts occurs commonly, the condition generally requires no treatment. It is typically experienced just as you drift off to sleep, somewhere between wakefulness and sleep. Suddenly you have a sensation that you are falling, and you awake with a sudden start. Learn more about this frequent occurrence.

Can Adults Have Sleep Terrors?
Learn whether adults can have sleep terrors or whether it may be due to another syndrome called REM sleep behavior disorder.

What Is Insomnia?
It is one of the most common of the sleep disorders, but what is insomnia? Learn its definition, how often insomnia occurs, and its classic clinical features.