by webmaster | Aug 29, 2013 | Medical Conditions
We have thought for a number of years that chronic insomnia, as defined by an inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or early morning awakenings, can lead to depression. On the other hand, insomnia is the most common symptom of depression. So it has always been a case...
by webmaster | Aug 20, 2013 | Medical Conditions
Sleep disturbances are among the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia. In fact, along with fatigue, diffuse pain, and psychosocial distress, sleep disturbances are a core feature. In the last few years, it has become increasingly clear that treating the associated...
by webmaster | Jul 24, 2013 | Medical Conditions
Diabetes and sleep are closely related, and the relationship between them is a two way street. In other words, diabetes may lead to issues with sleep, but sleep disorders can also lead to diabetes. Below is a closer look at this intricate relationship and some ways to...
by webmaster | Jun 19, 2013 | Medical Conditions
It is a common misconception to view sleep apnea as a disease of obese men that leaves them sleepy. In fact, sleep apnea is a pervasive disorder that results in the dysfunction of many organ systems in our body. This association appears to be plainly obvious when it...
by webmaster | May 15, 2013 | Medical Conditions
John, a 25-year-old combat veteran of Afghanistan, was sent to me for sleep apnea by the local VA hospital. He was somewhat withdrawn and unemotional. As we spoke, I discovered that he had severe insomnia and recurrent nightmares. He was becoming progressively more...
by webmaster | May 3, 2013 | Medical Conditions
By Robert Rosenberg, DO Why is it that so many people complain of sluggishness after lunch? What is it about this particular time of day that makes some of us so vulnerable to fatigue and sleepiness? Why is it so common to have trouble concentrating and paying...
