http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:48:36 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleepdisorders/Imagery-rehearsal-therapy-improves-sleep-in-insomniacs_39303.shtml Sleep Disorders In a study that insomniacs may find welcoming, imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) has been shown to subjectively improve their ability to get a good night's sleep, according to a research abstract that will be presented Wednesday at SLEEP 2007, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleepdisorders/Imagery-rehearsal-therapy-improves-sleep-in-insomniacs_39303.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleepdisorders/Reduced-sleep-quality-can-aggravate-pre-existing-psychological-conditions_39306.shtml Sleep Disorders Disturbed sleep is a commonly reported symptom among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders. However, the direct cause of disrupted sleep is poorly understood. Proper sleep is critical for cognitive and daily functioning, and reduced quality of sleep has the potential to exacerbate pre-existing psychological conditions, according to a research abstract that was presented on Wednesday at SLEEP 2007, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleepdisorders/Reduced-sleep-quality-can-aggravate-pre-existing-psychological-conditions_39306.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Sleep-related_breathing_disorder_can_increase_risk_4979_4979.shtml Sleep Hygiene Individuals who have sleep-related breathing disorder appear significantly more likely to develop depression, with odds of depression increasing as breathing disorders becomes more severe. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:34:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Sleep-related_breathing_disorder_can_increase_risk_4979_4979.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Snoring_may_impact_marital_satisfaction_3345_3345.shtml Sleep Hygiene Snoring can have more of an impact on marriages than most couples think, a scientific study has shown. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:38:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Snoring_may_impact_marital_satisfaction_3345_3345.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Regular_didgeridoo_playing_improves_your_sleep_3059_3059.shtml Sleep Hygiene Regular didgeridoo playing reduces snoring and daytime sleepiness, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are common sleep disorders caused by the collapse of the upper airways. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is effective, but is not suitable for many patients. Reports of didgeridoo players experiencing reduced daytime sleepiness and snoring after practising, led experts in Switzerland to test the theory that training of the upper airways by didgeridoo playing can improve these disorders. Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:45:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/sleephygiene/Regular_didgeridoo_playing_improves_your_sleep_3059_3059.shtml