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Sleep research and sleep medicine have grown rapidly over the last thirty years, partly as a result of the discovery that REM (rapid eye movement) sleep coincided with dreaming and partly because of the discovery of sleep apnea (breathing stopping during sleep). Countries vary in how they deal with sleep disorders; in the U.S. sleep medicine is recognised as a field and it is looked after by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; other medical specialities e.g. neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, may be influential in other countries. The sleep disorders category is broadly divided into sub-categories that deal with the specific sleep disorders as well as the institutions that regulate, diagnose and treat these disorders. Sleep is affected by the brain's biological clock and so is included in this category. Shift-work sleep disorder and jet-lag are well-known problems that reflect the activity of the biological clock. This category consists of some of the major 'omnibus' sites (SleepNet, Brain Information Service, Sleep Medicine and the SleepWell) that can contain just about everything (information, chats, consultations, portals, etc). It also lists smaller, general information sites as well as sites that provide short and concise general sleep disorders information. The Organisations sub-category is packed with information that is more specific to particular sleep disorders. Apart from listing the various centers, the Sleep Centers sub-category is worth visiting as many of these sites provide useful information on sleep disorders. Anyone with health concerns is reminded that it is advisable to discuss their problems with a licensed medical professional.

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SleepNet

Everything you wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to ask. Open Sleep Forum. SleepNet links to over 200 sites.

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Sleep Disorder Channel

News, videos, chats and various resources on sleep disorders.

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690,631
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A sleep health community providing medicine news, information, and interactive support through nightly moderated chats and message boards. Informative for professionals, patients and others interested in sleep.

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181,242
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211,000
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GoodSleep

Site provides users with individualized, sleep information and advice.

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11,980,293
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The Sleep Connection

Offers information about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Search by zip code to find the nearest sleep center.

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Sleep Home Pages

Comprehensive sleep information site which includes directories and contact information for all major sleep organisations. Useful for researchers, doctors and patients.

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1,512,901
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Horlicks

Malt powder manufacturer provides explanation of poor sleep patterns, and offers management tips.

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Put an End to Snoring

An objective resource features an exclusive questionnaire that will suggest remedies appropriate for your type. Includes a list of remedies and details about each.

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539,876
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Sleep Disorders

Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred articles on the topic. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia. New Material added weekly.

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Sleep and Health

A resource dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of sleep disorders, alertness, mood, performance and other health related issues.

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