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Book SynopsisProven solutions for a better night''s sleep, from the sleep guru to elite athletes--rest for success in work, sports, and life One-third of our lives -- that''s 3,000 hours a year--is spent trying to sleep. The time we spend in bed shapes our moods, motivation, alertness, decision-making skills, reaction time, creativity . . . in short, our ability to perform, whether at work, at home, or at play. But most of us have disturbed, restless nights, relying on over-stimulation from caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. The old eight-hour rule just doesn''t work, and it''s time for a new approach. Endorsed by leading professionals in sports and business, Sleep shares a new program to be your personal best. Nick Littlehales is the leading sport sleep coach to some of the biggest names in the sporting world, including record-breaking cyclists for British Cycling and Team Sky, international soccer teams, NBA and NFL players, and Olympic and Paralympic ath

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Book SynopsisProven bedtime solutions for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children -- from a Yale doctor.

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Book SynopsisThe astonishing true story behind sleep science: from staying awake for 115 consecutive hours to living in a cave for 32 daysTrade Review‘A propulsive, utterly engrossing history.’ —New York Times‘By profiling the daring pioneers of sleep science, this fascinating, magisterially researched, and brilliantly written book pulls back the covers on one of the great mysteries of being human: why we spend a full third of our lives engaged in an activity that scientists are only beginning to understand. You'll never think about something you do every night the same way again.’ —Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes‘Mr Miller has a good eye for a great scientific story… The author is happy to show research as it is really done, indignities and all… For anyone curious about asking the right questions [about sleep], Mr Miller’s book is a good place to start.’ —Economist'It is rare that the history of a scientific field and the emergence of a medical sub-speciality are eloquently summarized in a single volume. In Mapping the Darkness, journalist Kenneth Miller achieves just that, with the tale of how pioneering researchers created the scientific and clinical discipline of sleep...This book engagingly tells the story of a young scientific and medical discipline that is still spreading its wings.' —Nature‘A sweeping journey of discovery about dreams, sleep and the terra incognita of unconsciousness; and a wake-up call about the dangers of chronic exhaustion.’ —Wall Street Journal‘Is there anyone who hasn't—somewhere in the middle of a lost night—pondered the stubborn mystery of sleep? You'll find some of the best answers to that riddle here in Mapping the Darkness: an addictively readable history of the scientists who changed our thinking about the nature and necessity of rest itself.’ —Deborah Blum, author of The Poison Squad‘Combining the best of science writing and biography, Kenneth Miller spins a gripping story of how we have come to understand sleep from its basic biology to its impact on personal and public health.’ —Daisy Hernández, author of The Kissing Bug‘Thoroughly researched and admirably rendered, Mapping the Darkness is a must-read for anyone who has thought about sleep or the lack thereof.’ —Charlotte D. Jacobs, author of Jonas Salk: A Life‘In Mapping the Darkness, Kenneth Miller reveals the captivating story of how a quartet of scientists invented sleep science and set the stage for today’s revolt against the epidemic of sleep deprivation… Don’t start reading this book right before bed, or you will be so engrossed you may stay up all night.’ —Laura J. Snyder, author of The Philosophical Breakfast Club‘Eye-opening… The biographical background humanises the scientific history, and Miller excels at drawing out the real-world implications of the research… Readers will have no problem staying alert through this fascinating scientific history.’ —Publishers Weekly, starred review‘An interesting examination of an issue that affects us all. Miller shows us how a good night’s sleep came to be recognized as critical for health and development.’ —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed guide to quickly and confidently diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in neurological diseasenow with more algorithms and tables The diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders can be extremely challenging for physicians, especially when there is underlying neurological disease. In addition to the primary sleep disorders, there is a growing clinical interest in sleep disturbances associated with common neurological disorders such as Parkinson''s disease. This updated and expanded edition of the critically acclaimed Sleep Disorders in Neurology: A Practical Approach provides doctors with expert recommendations and clear guidance on identifying sleep disorders in patients suffering from neurological diseases and providing effective treatment plans. In creating this Second Edition doctors Overeem and Reading made every effort to further enhance the practical approach of the first edition by adding additional algorithms and tables to asTable of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface xi Part One General Sleep Medicine 1 1 The Sleep History 3Paul Reading and Sebastiaan Overeem, 2 Polysomnography 13Pieter Jan Simons and Sebastiaan Overeem, 3 Daytime Tests for Sleepiness and Vigilance 31Gert Jan Lammers, Mojca van Schie and J. Gert van Dijk 4 Diagnostic Strategies and Classification 47Geert Mayer and Dirk Pevernagie 5 Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia and Parasomnias 61Paul Reading and Sue J. Wilson 6 Pharmacological Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 73Karel Šonka 7 The Effects of Medication on Sleep and Wakefulness 83Gé S.F. Ruigt and Joop van Gerven Part Two Primary Sleep Disorders 127 8 Narcolepsy and Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence 129Sebastiaan Overeem, and Paul Reading 9 Insomnia 143Ingrid Verbeek and Angelique Pijpers 10 Sleep]related Breathing Disorders 155Timothy G. Quinnell 11 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders 169Kirstie N. Anderson 12 Parasomnias and Their Differentiation from Epilepsy 183Chris Derry 13 Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder 193Thomas C. Wetter and Christine Norra Part Three Sleep in Neurological Disorders 209 14 Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Other Parkinsonian Syndromes 211Isabelle Arnulf, Valérie Cochen De Cock, Paul Reading and Marie Vidailhet 15 Sleep in Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases 229Alex Iranzo 16 Myotonic Dystrophy 241Bart Willem Smits and José Enrique Martínez]Rodríguez 17 Sleep Disorders in Neuromuscular Disease 251Sushanth Bhat and Johan Verbraecken 18 Headache Disorders 265Jeanetta C. Rains and J. Steven Poceta 19 Sleep Epilepsies 277Luigi Ferini]Strambi 20 Sleep–Wake Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury 291Christian R. Baumann 21 Sleep Disorders Associated with Ischaemic Stroke 301Dirk M. Hermann, Markus H. Schmidt and Claudio L. Bassetti 22 Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Conditions 319Jeroen J.J. van Eijk, Thom P.J. Timmerhuis, Brigit A. de Jong and Paul Reading 23 Tumours and Paraneoplastic Syndromes 327Alex Iranzo Index

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Book SynopsisDoes it seem like everyone but you can sleep properly?Are you frustrated or confused about why sleep doesn’t work for you? Does it take a long time for you to fall asleep? Do you constantly wake up in the middle of the night, with trouble falling back to sleep? Do you struggle with your sleep health because you can’t develop a plan for better sleep habits? You are not alone! Sleep geek Tara Youngblood has been on a quest to help people sleep better since 2007. After struggling with insomnia, she decided it was time to find a lasting solution. Now, join her as she shares her plan to practical sleep management – a plan that heals. In Reprogram Your Sleep, you will learn:• How to recover from a dysfunctional circadian rhythm• How to reset your habits and hone in on what really works for you • How to time your activities, eating, and cognitive load to reset your circadian rhythm• What your personal circadian rhythm profile is and how to use that knowledge to get more out of your night and day• Simple methods and action steps that can help you recover your sleep, energy, and lifeGood sleep is built with consistent habits and patterns. Discover your hidden potential and true self, because even just one night of great sleep changes your day.

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