McGraw-Hill Education Europe

Introduction

? Only book on sleep disorders aimed at women ? Author is a known expert in the field ? Will help the reader find the underlying cause of their sleep problem

Description

Juggling family, work, and social lives can cause insomnia in women. Add to that the effects of pregnancy or menopause, a partner who snores, or a condition such as arthritis or depression, and you have a potent recipe for sleep disorders that are more likely to affect women?often more severely?than men. Worse, many women?s sleep disorders are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because their symptoms differ from men?s, or their doctor is unaware of how unique female biology affects sleep. Can?t Sleep, Can?t Stay Awake will help the reader understand why and provide answers to their sleep problems. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, and packed with useful case studies, this comprehensive guide covers: ? What healthy sleep is and how much we should be getting every night ? Sleep problems unique to women ? How family, psychological conditions, and the 24/7 world can cause sleep problems ? How to combat specific disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia that may be causing your symptoms.

Author Biography

Dr Meir Kryger is a professor of medicine, a board member of the American National Sleep Foundation, past president of the American Academy of Sleep and regularly talks about sleep disorders on Radio Five live. He has been treating women with sleep disorders for over 25 years.

Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Part One: A Good Night?s Sleep: What is Normal? What is Abnormal? Part Two: Do I Have a Sleep Problem? Part Three: Can?t Sleep, Can?t Stay Awake Part Four: You Have a Sleep Disorder, Now What? Appendix: The National Sleep Foundation Sleep Diary, Caffeine Content of Common Products Resources Index

Reviews

2007 BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEDICAL BOOK AWARDS ORTHOPAEDICS AND RHEUMATOLOGY CATEGORY

Highly Commended ? Clinical Sports Medicine with Clinical Sports Medicine DVD 3e, Brukner & Khan

`A previously good textbook has just got better! I particularly like the colour coding for chapters. Sections have been updated by experts in the individual topic areas. The new illustrations are used to demonstrate principles and example exercises. Brilliant: it is difficult to praise this book highly enough as it is an excellent textbook. The new illustrations, updated sections and use of eminent sports medicine specialists as co-authors help to reassure that every effort has been made to improve this book.? BMA REVIEWER QUOTE 2007