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When Sleep Gets Old
While sleep-related issues are the third most common cause for seeking medical assistance, the problem gets worse for us as we get older. As we age (which beats the alternative!) many of us find that our sleep suffers due to an ever-growing list of disturbances. An excellent and detailed discussion of the background, causes, and treatment of aging-related sleep problems can be found on eMedicineHealth.[1]
Sleep apnea and restless leg syndrom (RLS) have garnered a significant amount of the public’s mindshare, when they think of sleep problems. However, there is a wide range of causes or contributors to poor sleep, including: pain, constipation, urinary tract problems, emotional issues, and other medications.
The eMedicineHealth article covers what you can do yourself at home to improve your sleep and well as what medical treatments are available.
[1] Sleep Disorders and Aging http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sleep_disorders_and_aging/article_em.htm Share this:            |