Lets Talk about Sleep

Description

Introduction -- Trouble sleeping? -- The brain: what happens when we sleep? -- A new patient -- Insomnia -- Doing what comes naturally -- Obstructive sleep apnea -- Other breathing problems in sleep -- Movin' in the night, part I: the legs -- Movin' in the night, part II: the parasomnias -- Narcolepsy: being too sleepy -- A broken (internal) clock -- Sleep and technology -- Dreams.;Sleep is essential to our health but it can be hard to get enough. Here, a seasoned neurologist reveals best practices, realistic approaches, and practical tips to help us all get a better night's rest. He reviews the latest studies, considers technologies and products that can help us, and offers advice for those who suffer from various disorders. Introduction -- Trouble sleeping? -- The brain: what happens when we sleep? -- A new patient -- Insomnia -- Doing what comes naturally -- Obstructive sleep apnea -- Other breathing problems in sleep -- Movin' in the night, part I: the legs -- Movin' in the night, part II: the parasomnias -- Narcolepsy: being too sleepy -- A broken (internal) clock -- Sleep and technology -- Dreams.