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Insomnia Glossary - The say goodnight to insomnia glossary

A glossary of commonly used insomnia terms. This glossary will continue to grow as our site expands and we provide you with more information about insomnia, so keep your eyes posted for more insomnia definitions!
Insomnia Terms - Healthy Sleep
Do you know the difference between healthy sleep and sleeplessness? Insomnia is often the result of too many sleepless nights. Find out if sleeping problems can be cured so you can get more healthy sleep at night.
Insomnia Terms - Neurotransmitter
Insomnia Terms: Neurotransmitter. Find out what neurotransmitters are and what effect they have on your ability to sleep.
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Insomnia
Functional magnetic resonance imaging or fMRI is a tool doctors can use to do brain and sleep research.
Insomnia - Stages of Sleep
Discover the difference between healthy sleep cycles and disturbed sleep cycles. Find out how insomnia affects the normal sleep cycle and may cause lasting damage or health problems.
Insomnia - Parasomnias
Discover what parasomnias are and how they differ from dyssomnias including insomnia and apnea.
Dyssomnia - Sleep Disorders
Discover the differences between dyssomnia, hypersomnia, insomnia and sleep apnea. Find out how dyssomnia affects people young and old alike and what you can do about short-term insomnia.
Secondary Insomnia Defined
Definition of secondary insomnia, compared with primary insomnia, which usually results as a disorder on its own. Secondary insomnia usually arises from other underlying medical conditions, including psychiatric disorders.
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