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American Academy of Sleep Medicine

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s patients and public page provides a nationwide list of accredited sleep centers and links to the academy’s educational sites, along with the sites of other sleep-related organizations.

American Sleep Apnea Association

The American Sleep Apnea Association promotes education and awareness of the common sleep disorder, sleep apnea. The site provides information for people affected by the disorder, including general information, publications, a "personal experiences" section, and an extensive Sleep Apnea forum composed of thousands of topics.

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research provides a section on its website for patient and public information, which includes publications and fact sheets, an interactive sleep quiz, and links to further online resources.

National Sleep Foundation

The National Sleep Foundation supports sleep-related education, research, and advocacy. Its site contains extensive information about the prevalence and effects of sleep deprivation, as well as many helpful publications and videos. An Ask the Expert feature answers specific questions about sleep disorders.

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, Inc.

The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation offers a wealth of information about this treatable disorder. The site provides FAQs, publications from the Foundation and from outside news sources, research reports, a healthcare provider directory, support group information, and links to additional resources.

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The Enduring Mystery of REM Sleep

Published Sep 05, 2012
by Jim Schnabel
 

Last Updated: 3/8/13
Editor: Blayne Jeffries
Contact: seniors@dana.org

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