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March 16, 2004

National Sleep Awareness Week (March 29 - April 4)

What do you know about healthy sleeping habits? Whether you are a health care provider, or just someone who is interested in learning more about sleep, NHLBI has the sleep education materials you need.

The following items are just a sampling of our sleep education materials, more materials for both health care professionals and the public are located at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/dept2.asp?dept_id=SLEEP. Please also visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm for more sleep information.

For Health Care Providers:

Insomnia: Assessment and Management in Primary Care

Insomnia: Assessment and Management in Primary Care

About one-third of patients seen in a primary care setting experience occasional insomnia, and 10 percent may suffer from chronic sleep problems. However, insomnia is rarely the chief reason for a medical office visit. This report presents up-to-date information on insomnia and highlights the role of the primary care physician in recognizing and managing this condition.

Order item #4088. Only $3.00 each.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Detection and Management in Primary Care

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common, underdiagnosed, and treatable condition. A neurologic movement disorder, RLS is often associated with a sleep complaint. This publication provides science-based information about RLS and its assessment and management in the primary care setting.

Order item #3788. Only $3.00 each.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Detection and Management in Primary Care


For Public:

Garfield Star Sleeper Doll


Garfield Star Sleeper Doll

These soft, lovable, plush toys show Garfield as a role model for a good sleeper; one who gets adequate sleep at night to enable top functioning during the day. He stands 14 1/2 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 6 inches from the tip of his tail to the front of his bunny slippers. His tags tell how to find information about good sleep habits for kids at the NHLBI Web site.

Order item #56-016N for $12.50 each.

Garfield Star Sleeper Fun Pad

Children ages 7 to 10 enjoy cartoons, puzzles, riddles, word games, and connect-the-dot activities all while learning the importance of getting 9 hours of sleep each night.

Order item #2736 Only $3.50 each.

Garfield Star Sleeper Fun Pad


Be sure to visit the Garfield Star Sleeper Web site for more information, including tips for parents and interactive games for kids, at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/index.htm.


Facts About Problem Sleepiness

Facts About Problem Sleepiness

This patient booklet identifies the signs of problem sleepiness, what could cause it, provides an overview of common sleep disorders, and suggests what can help if you think you have problem sleepiness.

Order item #4071. No Charge for a single copy, just $1.25 for each additional copy.



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