Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous, Psychological Disorders, Health - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Proper sleep is essential for healthy living. This timely home reference examines the important terms, conditions, remedies, and advances made in sleep research and disorder treatment. It fills the need for a thorough, easy-to-understand resource on the major theories and possible causes of sleep disorders, as well as treatments available to those who suffer.Among the topics covered are: Drowsy driving
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Insomnia
Jet lag, sleep and traveling
Narcolepsy
Over-the-counter and home remedies
Recommended amount of sleep for various age groups
Restless legs
Sleep apnea
Juvenile health issues.
Editorials
From The Critics
Divided into two major parts, the book first provides in-depth coverage of topics such as insomnia, narcolepsy, and the interplay between psychology and sleep. The latter topic, for example, indicates that long-term, poor sleep can have a debilitating effect on self-regard, escalating into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. The second and far greater part of the book is a sleep glossary with entries like and Appendices list tips on selecting a mattress and sources of information on sleep (including websites). Thorpy is director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and Yager is a sociology Ph.D. and author of several non-professional books and articles. These authors also co-authored Geared toward lay readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 31, 2001
Publisher
Facts on File Inc
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780816040902