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Lots of laughter, questions and plenty of animated discussion filled the conference room at Best Western Bidarka Hotel Aug.

Feeling crabby lately? It could be you aren't getting enough sleep. Work, household responsibilities and child care can make sleep difficult to come by.

It's been nine years since Kim and Curtis Christiansen were married. Since then they've had their ups and downs, but they've remained close.

If you experience difficulty breathing while asleep, you're not alone. Many people have trouble breathing at night, and it can be caused by a number of different illnesses and conditions.

Diprivan is a powerful I.V. anesthetic drug used for patients undergoing certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

This Article is provided free of charge. Add to File Drawer As I write this column, this is the week the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, took the oath of office.

Sleeping Solo: Good or Bad? 9:28 AM CDT, June 29, 2009 Is a marriage troubled if a couple sleeps in separate beds or bedrooms? Sleeping solo is more common than you might realize.

Just about everyone can relate to being a drowsy driver. Bring up the topic in any social setting and listen as folk chime in their testimonials.

Sleep-related breathing problems common in older men were linked to irregular heartbeats in a new study led by Cleveland researchers.

It is hard to tell that someone has sleep apnea simply by reviewing symptoms. A firm diagnosis can be made only after a patient undergoes an overnight sleep study, in which his or her breathing is monitored.

Interruptions can disturb sleep patterns, reduce memory functions and lead to more dangerous conditions Valerie Strauss Washington Post A mask attached to an air pump can help alleviate sleep apnea, which affects millions.

Women have busy schedules as they balance work and family responsibilities. In addition, many women now find themselves in the "sandwich generation," caring for young children as well as their aging parents.

A study suggests that napping could provide a number of health benefits to children when they reach ages 4-5. A developing child's daily nap could provide more health benefits than initially thought.

Having trouble getting a good night's sleep lately? Maybe you're having trouble staying awake during the day.

The Zeo Headband tracks the user's unique sleep patterns and sends data wirelessly to the bedside display Image Gallery If you have trouble getting to sleep at night, and drinking warm milk or counting sheep doesn't do the trick, you might want to try the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach .

During the summer, it can be hard for parents and kids to keep a steady sleep schedule.

As I enter my sixth month of pregnancy, the concept of a good night's sleep seems elusive to me.

You can help lower your odds of becoming an unfortunate highway statistic this summer by making sure you are rested before you hit the road, says the National Sleep Foundation.

Do you wake up gasping for breath at night? That's one of the symptoms of sleep apnea - a disorder that causes irregular pauses in breathing during sleep.

Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Pediatrics / Children's Health IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 11 Jun 2009 According to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, adolescent obesity is associated with ...