| Insomniacs should seek medical evaluation
WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jan. 25 For those suffering insomnia, sleep experts recommend a medical evaluation to determine the cause.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends insomniacs see a primary care physician or sleep medicine specialist to determine whether such ailments as restless legs syndrome or depression are responsible.
The academy estimates 20 million Americans report chronic insomnia -- trouble falling asleep or staying asleep nearly every night. It warns insomnia is a serious and often debilitating condition that can lead to severe daytime fatigue and poor performance at school and work and can cause physical symptoms such as headaches, and in some cases depression.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that people seeing a doctor for insomnia discuss treatment options before deciding on any course.
Getting Enough Sleep Will Help Raise Your Exam Scores - AASM To Teens
With the academic year at the half-way mark, millions of high school students are preparing to take their mid-term exams. Unfortunately, research is increasingly showing that more and more teens are not getting enough sleep, which can have a negative impact on their grades. Teens are no longer adhering to "lights out". Among the reasons for these changes in sleeping patterns are increased part-time working hours, talking on the cell phone, computer usage and watching television at bedtime. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), success on exams in the classroom is tied to sleep.
William Kohler, MD, medical director of the Florida Sleep Institute, director of pediatric sleep services at University Community Hospital in Tampa, and an AASM pediatric sleep expert, says that teens need more sleep than adults because their circadian rhythm is easily disrupted.
Sex industry boss compares dancing pole to fire pole
Have your say and share your experiences in our comment box below. While the minors were unable to participate without parental consent, child welfare experts said the lessons were inappropriate. And Premier Morris Iemma urged children wanting to keep fit to stick with swimming lessons or little athletics. Many Daily Telegraph readers agreed, claiming parents who allowed their children to take part risked sexualising them, making them easy prey for paedophiles. But one 11-year-old, identified only as Angela, said she benefited from classes at a studio in Sydney's southwest. "It's really fun and you get to learn a lot of different moves. People think it's pole dancing but it's not. It's great exercise," she said. Ms Patten said yesterday the issue was "morally neutral".
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