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Article: Knowledge can help beat insomnia
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- The Herald News - Joliet (IL)
- Article date:
- July 1, 2005
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Insomnia, the most common sleep complaint, affects more than 70 million Americans. Insomnia means "no sleep" or the inability to sleep. It is also described as the inability to remain asleep, or waking up and not feeling restored or refreshed.
Nearly 58 percent of U.S. adults currently experience symptoms of insomnia a few nights a week or more. It is a very serious condition that can be easily treated and corrected. There are two types of insomnia. Short term, or acute, insomnia can last up to one month, and is a treatable condition.
Acute insomnia is often due to a temporary situation such as stress, jet lag or a change or loss in a job or relationship. It is especially important to find ...