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… Sleep Journal On this page: Overview Overview Fill out this sleep journal every morning for 1 to 2 weeks. It can help you see what gets in the way of a good night's sleep. It could also help your doctor know more about what …
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… Sleeping Better On this page: Overview … Overview Most adults do best when they get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day. Sleep gives your brain time to grow and repair cells and …
Medical tests
… Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … at rest and when they're being used. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send … or myasthenia gravis (MG). You may need nerve conduction studies to find damage to the nerves that connect the brain …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview Children of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age children may have …
Medications
… Doxepin (Sleep) - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). It may help you stay asleep longer … and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially …
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… Sleep and Your Health On this page: Overview Overview Everyone knows that sleep is important. Without it, you don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink … Document Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping …
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… Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview Rest and sleep are important to breastfeeding women for keeping up their energy and their milk production. Help yourself sleep well Avoid or limit caffeine, especially in the hours …
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… Stages of Sleep Apnea On this page: Overview Overview Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on the …
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… Teenage Sleep Patterns On this page: Overview … change during puberty. Adolescents and teens tend to fall asleep later at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This …
