What is Insomnia? A Basic Definition

Insomnia \In*som"ni*a\, n. [L., fr. insomnis sleepless; pref.
   in- not + somnus sleep.]
   Lack of sleep; inability to sleep, especially when chronic;
   wakefulness; sleeplessness.
   [1913 Webster]

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Fri Aug 8

• 10.1007/s11606 -007-0251-z
• What is Acid Reflux Disease: Now that the economy has gone south. Many of us are worrying about bills and what to do about them. Therfore, we are not sleeping properly and damaging our health. Our blog has some articles on how to cope.
• How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Thu Aug 7

• Sleeping pills: You don't need to spend big bucks: Consumer Reports Health Blog
• Insomnia - MayoClinic.com
• Insomnia Information & Resources
• Insomnia: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep -- familydoctor.o rg
• cureinsomnia
• American Insomnia Association
• Insomnia
• eMedicine - Insomnia : Article by James A Rowley, MD
• Insomnia? 41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep - Insomnia treatment, cures

Wed Aug 6

• Ok, So I'm a Workaholic!
• Sleep loss: a novel risk factor for insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes -- Spiegel et al. 99 (5): 2008 -- Journal of Applied Physiology
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