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Sleep disorders : Articles and features

Our articles and features are written by some of the UK's leading consultants, dentists, medical professionals and healthcare writers.

Get a good night's sleep Insomnia is one of the most common conditions seen by GPs. In this article, Dr Fiona McAndrew discusses the different types of insomnia and what can be done about the problem.
Are you getting enough sleep? Lack of sleep can be a big problem. In this article, Dr Ian Smith discusses the eaffects of lack of sleep on one's health, highlights the more serious problems relating to sleep deprivation and...
Sleep deprivation – a major problem? Sleep deprivation problems occur when people do not get sufficient sleep to complete the natural sleep cycles – including REM or dream sleep – over a prolonged period of time. This can cause a range...
Insomnia treatment – does it work? Insomnia is a sleeping disorder where you experience chronic (long term) disrupted sleep. You may have great difficulty trying to get to sleep, stay asleep, or feel that when you have slept you still...
What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition affecting the area of the brain that regulates sleeping and waking. Throughout the day, people with narcolepsy will feel strong urges to go to sleep and...