Learn More About Sleep

Learning more about your sleep patterns can make it easier to discuss your condition with your doctor.

The following list of Web sites 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 Web site 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 Web site 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 Web site provides information about the importance of sleep as well as a sleep diary and a daytime drowsiness test.

Sleep Solutions from sanofi-aventis http://www.shuteye.com

This site, sponsored by Sanofi-Synthelabo, 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.