Brain basics : understanding sleep
The relationship between sleep and health
How well are you sleeping?
Sleep needs controlled by biology, not willpower
The physical effects of too little sleep
Fatigue, sleepiness, and medical errors
Sleep hygiene : behaviors that promote sound sleep
Helping yourself to a good night's sleep
The elements of a comfortable bed
The effect of alcohol on sleep
Substance use and psychiatric disorders affect sleep quality
Travel, sleep, and jet lag
Sleep strategies for shift workers
Work accommodations for individuals with sleep disorders
Apnea and snoring in infancy and childhood
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Positional plagiocephaly (Flattened head)
Bruxism (Tooth grinding) in children
Adolescent sleep needs and patterns
Sleep suggestions for older adults
Disorders causing excessive sleepiness
Delayed sleep phase syndrome
Bruxism (Tooth grinding) in adults
Movement disorders in sleep
Cancer and sleep disorders
Fibromyalgia and its effect on sleep
Sleep and neurological disorders
Sleep disturbances in alzheimer's disease
Sleep disorders and asthma
Talking to a sleep specialist
Polysomnogram : the sleep study
Medications for sleep problems
Questions and answers about valerian for insomnia and other sleep disorders
Treatment options for adults with obstructive sleep apnea
Choosing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine
Choosing a mask and headgear
Nonsurgical treatment for snoring (Injection snoreplasty)
Surgical treatment for snoring
Glossary of terms related to sleep disorders
Directory of sleep organizations and resources
References and additional reading