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Daytime Sleepiness

Vitamin D Deficiency And Daytime Sleepiness: Skin Pigmentation Is A Complicated Factor

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 04.01.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Michael J. Breus

We've seen evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with sleep problems, particularly with daytime sleepiness. A new study examined the link between daytime sleepiness and vitamin D, and also considered one of the major risk factors of vitamin D deficiency: skin pigmentation.

The Real Reason For Your Midday Slump?

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 12.18.2012 | Black Voices

Scientists have been postulating for years as to why our energy levels often take a dip during the middle of the day. And while some blame our bio...

Is Daytime Sleepiness The Root Of Learning And Behavior Problems In Children?

David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 07.27.2012 | Healthy Living
David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.

A recent study suggests that many cases of ADHD in children may have been misdiagnosed, and that behavior such as moodiness and hyperactivity might in fact be due to obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep disorder.

How Daytime Sleepiness Could Be Hurting Kids' Ability To Focus

Amanda L. Chan | Posted 05.04.2012 | Healthy Living

If your child is having trouble focusing while doing schoolwork, you might need to take a look at his or her sleep habits, a new study suggests. Ne...

Is Intermezzo the Answer to Middle-of-the-Night Insomnia?

Matthew Edlund, M.D. | Posted 01.30.2012 | Healthy Living
Matthew Edlund, M.D.

By encouraging clock watching and drug use during the middle of the night, Intermezzo may provoke people to wake in the night in order to take a pill.