Some great places to learn more about sleep.
Learning more about your sleep patterns can make it easier to discuss your condition
with your healthcare professional.
The following list of websites does not constitute an endorsement of any organization,
information, or products sold therein.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) http://www.aasmnet.org
This professional membership organization is dedicated to the advancement of sleep
research and public and professional education. For the public, the website features
information and resources including fact sheets, a sleep quiz, and a
sleep center
locator.
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm
The NCSDR, located within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focuses on research, education, technology
transfer, and coordination of policies related to sleep disorders. The website features
workshop summaries, publications, fact sheets, and an interactive sleep quiz. Site
visitors may also sign up to receive site updates via e-mail.
National Sleep Foundation (NSF) http://www.sleepfoundation.org
The NSF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance
of sleep, helping people practice good sleep habits, and helping them recognize
the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.
The NSF website provides information about the importance of sleep as well as a
sleep diary and a daytime drowsiness test.
Sleep and Health Education Program http://www.understandingsleep.org
This site was created by the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School
and the WGBH Educational Foundation (non-profit public broadcasting from Boston,
MA) to help explain the importance of sleep. It’s three learning modules can help
you understand what is healthy sleep, how to get good sleep and what are sleep disorders.
The site is information-packed with videos, research, tips, audio, testimonials
and interactive content.
Sleep Solutions brought to you by sanofi-aventis http://www.shuteye.com
This site, sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis, highlights the importance of sleep and
provides tips and strategies for getting enough sleep.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration magazine article on sleep http://www.fda.gov
This article, published in FDA Consumer magazine, discusses insomnia as
well as other sleep disorders, and includes tips for better sleep.
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