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   <title>About.com Sleep Disorders: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[By the Light Of the Moon]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Despite man's successes in conquering space, no matter how many footsteps mar the hills and valleys of her landscape, who can stand outdoors on a clear, crisp autumn night beneath the light of the full moon and not be in awe of her beauty and her mystery?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vitamin B complex]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/overthecountermedicatio1/l/blbcomplex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Vitamin B complex, what it is, what it's used for and possible side effects.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Night Sweats]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Menopause is another common cause. Older women who are in menopause often suffer from night sweats.  So do women who have had breast cancer and undergone chemotherapy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Sleepy Time Pill]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Far reaching claims have been made for the hormone melatonin. But does it live up to all the hype, or is it just another -- dream.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep Apnea Screening Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Answering these questions may help you determine if you need to see a sleep specialist for a sleep study.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pillar Procedure For Snoring]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/snoring/a/pillarprocedure.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A variety of outpatient surgical procedures have undergone evaluation for the treatment of snoring, including laser assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate, injection snoreplasty, and the newest treatment, palatal implants made of polyethylene terephthalate palatal, the Pillar(r) implants. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pillows to Improve Your Sleep]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Whether you sleep on a regular pillow or a full body pillow or anything in-between, it's important to replace it regularly and wash it often. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The &quot;Night Owl&quot; Syndrome]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You can't fall asleep until morning.  You can't stay awake during the day.  You may be suffering from delayed sleep phase syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brain Wave Music]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Researchers from the sleep clinic at the University of Toronto are creating music patterned to copy individual brain waves as a way to cure insomnia and psychosomatic disorders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tales From An Ambient World ]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nutrition and Sleep]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[With all the talk these days about diet and nutrition, it's important to remember that what you eat has an effect, not only on your weight and general health, but also on how well you sleep. Some foods improve sleep. Others can make sleep difficult or even impossible. If all else fails, then vitamins and supplements might be the answer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Herbs and Sleep]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A list of herbs that are beneficial to those suffering from sleep disorders.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Deprivation and Health]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to other diseases and disorders like diabetes, cancer and even the common cold.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diet Books]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It seems every time you turn around, there's a new diet book on the shelves. Now, whether we like it or not, controlling our weight is important in the fight against sleep problems. I've chosen ten diet books that I consider worth a look. I've read all of these, and, while the entire diet plan might not be right for you, you're bound to find a tip or two that's worth remembering. To avoid showing preference here, because we're all different, these are in alphabetical order.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[About Your Bed]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep Attack]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A few months ago, I wrote an article and a  book review on the topic of violent sleep sex. An email I received this morning reminded me that a lot of this violence during sleep isn't sexually related, but is just plain violence. And sometimes it's aggravated by eating chocolate!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[CDs #2]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/alternativemethods/tp/sleepmusic2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A recent study shows that slow, soft music aids sleep, and nothing's better than New Age music. Here are some CDs that might be just the thing you're looking for.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep Deprived Students]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/sleepdeprivation/a/depstudents.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Young adults and especially college students are prone to sleep deprivation.  This lack of sleep is hazardous to learning and to health.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Snoring a Problem?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One such device is the Snore Guard. Snore Guard looks like an athletic mouthpiece. You wear it while you're sleeping and it prevents the jaw and tongue from dropping back to obstruct the air passages. It allows you to breathe easier, and keep breathing so you get a more restful sleep. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Gifts that Say a Lot]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[They say good things come in small packages. Birthdays, Christmas or just because. There are gifts here for a variety of prices.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Less Sleep, More Weight]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A recent study reveals that the number of hours slept has an influence on the risk of obesity. The less we sleep, the more at risk we are. This fact could explain why people who suffer from sleep apnea, a known thief of sleep, tend to gain weight at an above normal rate.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nicotine]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/smoke/a/nicotine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Nicotine is a stimulant, just as disruptive to sleep patterns as caffeine or alcohol.  It's wise never to smoke as bedtime approaches. Better still, never smoke!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Violent Sleep Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/sleepwalktalk/a/sleepsex_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The disorder is caused by unusual brain wave patterns during sleep similar to those seen in sleepwalkers. It can be treated with drugs such as Valium, or, even in some cases, with treatment used for sleep breathing problems. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Some victims of sleep apnea have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or thyroid malfunction and there may be a connection.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Side Pillows]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[According to the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, two out of three people sleep on their sides.  I always sleep on my side. Sleeping on your side reduces snoring. Those with obstructive sleep apnea find the number of episodes is fewer when they sleep on their sides. And, for some reason, sleep paralysis seems to strike more often when the sleeper is lying on his or her back. It's even a help for those with sinus problems.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Choose A Mattress]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kids With Insomnia]]></title>
         <link>http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/sleepandchildren/a/kidsinsom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Insomnia in adults is a very common disorder. An occasional bout, a spell that lasts for weeks - and sometimes chronic insomnia that drags on for years --- all those can cause varying amount of sleep deprivation with its inherent dangers and discomfort.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep Deprivation in College]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many college students suffer from sleep deprivation and this becomes worse at exam time. All night cramming, however, may lead to failure rather than success. ]]></description>
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