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For more information about pulmonary diseases and pulmonary medicine, please visit the website of the Minnesota Lung Center.

Below are links to websites with helpful sleep related information:

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional organization dedicated to assuring quality care for patients with sleep disorders, the advancement of sleep research, and public and professional education.

National Sleep Foundation
NSF is a national organization committed to improving public health and safety through the understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research and advocacy.

Narcolepsy Network
A national non-profit patient support organization for persons with narcolepsy.

Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation
This foundation is devoted to improving treatment, increasing awareness and finding a cure for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The site includes medical and scientific information about RLS, as well as on-line communities and support groups.

WebMD
This link directs you to the Sleep Disorder Health Center of WebMD, a site concerned with helping consumers take an active role in managing their health by providing objective healthcare and lifestyle information.

Sleep Medicine
A resource for all aspects of sleep, this site covers everything from the physiology of sleep to locations of sleep disorders centers around the world.

SleepNet
An educational site devoted to improving sleep health worldwide. The site includes a sleep test and tips for better sleep.

Literature:

Below is a list of recommended readings compiled by Dr. Theodore M. Berman, a Minnesota Sleep Institute Physician and noted authority on sleep disorders.

The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep (Paperback)
by William C. Dement, Christopher Vaughan

Say Good Night to Insomnia : The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed at Harvard Medical School (Paperback)
by Gregg Jacobs, Herbert Benson

Sleep Disorders for Dummies (Paperback)
by Max Hirshkowitz, Patricia B. Smith, William C. Dement

Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better (Paperback)
by Ralph A. Pascualy, Sally Warren Soest

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming (Paperback)
by Stephen Laberge

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems (Paperback)
by Richard Ferber

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