Monthly Archives: February 2014

What Is It? Sleep apnea is a chronic condition and sleep disorder that causes breathing pauses throughout the night. These pauses can last for several seconds or minutes and can occur multiple times in an hour. Most sleep apnea patients … Continue reading →

The Symptoms of Traumatic Stress The phenomenon of anniversary reaction is normal and human, says Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry, pharmacology and toxicology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University, and executive director of the … Continue reading →

Bipolar treatment generally involves taking medications and going to mental health counseling (psychotherapy) — whether you have bipolar I or bipolar II. Both bipolar I and bipolar II disorders have several subtypes. The types and doses of medications prescribed are … Continue reading →

If you’re regularly having trouble either falling or staying asleep (insomnia), make an appointment with your doctor. Treatment is available — but it depends on what’s causing your insomnia. Sometimes, an underlying medical or sleep disorder can be found and … Continue reading →

Getting a good night’s rest can make or break your day, so it’s no wonder that millions of people have used sleeping pills at one time or another. But are these pills safe for use, especially when they are utilized … Continue reading →