Sleep Studies
... A sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG) is a multiple-component test that electronically transmits and records specific physical activities while you sleep. The recordings become data that are analyzed b...

Drug- and Alcohol-Related Sleep Disorders
... Sleep disturbances have been associated with drug use, drug abuse, and withdrawal from drug abuse. Sleep disturbances also have been linked to the use of alcohol and to chronic alcoholism. Drugs and s...

Sleep and Aging
... More than half of men and women over the age of 65 years complain of at least one sleep problem. Many older people experience insomnia and other sleep difficulties on a regular basis. As we get older,...

Evaluating Sleep Disorders with a Polysomnogram
... What is a polysomnogram? A polysomnogram is a sleep study in which measurements are used to identify different sleep stages and classify various sleep problems. During the study, the activities that g...

Causes of Sleep Problems
... Sleep problems can be caused by various factors. Although causes may differ, the end result of all sleep disorders is that the body''s natural cycle of slumber and daytime wakefulness is disrupted or ...