Amnesia and Sleep Disorders

Amnesia; Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder

General Sites:

Mayo Clinic - Diseases and Conditions. Key in the topic.
Medline Plus. Key in the topic.
Mental Health America
National Institute of Mental Health. Topics include disorders, populations, research, etc.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Websites

Amnesia
The major factors that characterize the mental condition known as amnesia, or memory loss, are detailed in this medical fact sheet presented by the Better Health Channel in Australia. The summary listing is divided into sections that explain the different types of memory and the ways in which the brain processes memories or actions, as well as the symptoms, causes, and impact of memory disorders. The treatment options for dealing with amnesia are also discussed.
Topic: Memory disorders, Amnesia Language: English Lexile: 1090 http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Lesions That Cause Amnesia

One of the most disabling forms of memory disturbance is amnesiac syndrome and you will learn about a patient who was affected by this deficit in this informative module on lesions that cause amnesia. You will also learn about similar cases and what scientists discovered about the brains of the people in these cases and what these findings have to do with memory. Diagrams of normal brains and brains of patients affected with memory disturbance can be viewed as well.
Topic: Memory disorders, Amnesia Language: English Lexile: 1330 http://thebrain.mcgill.ca

How Exercising Your Memory Strengthens It
After you learn the difference between forgetting and amnesia you will learn about the factors that affect your ability to retrieve a memory and how you can exercise your memory to strengthen it. You will also learn about the two categories all of the different types of amnesia fall under. Once you are familiar with the main types of amnesia you will find specific discussions on anterograde amnesia and retrograde amnesia, which involve memories from the past or memories as they occur.
Topic: Amnesia, Mnemonics Language: English Lexile: 1210 http://thebrain.mcgill.ca

Circadian Sleep Disorders Association

Visit the Circadian Sleep Disorders web site and find out about these types of disorders that affect your natural biological rhythm. The web site explains what a circadian sleep disorder is and what some of the symptoms are. There is a Frequently Asked Questions page that answers common concerns about the disorders and how it affects those who have one.
Topic: Circadian rhythms Language: English Lexile: 1200 http://www.circadiandisorders.org

Circadian Rhythms Fact Sheet
If you ever have been curious to learn about circadian rhythms, this Q&A fact sheet is a great resource. Circadian rhythms are a 24 hour cycle that governs many physical, mental, and behavioral aspects to our bodies. This rhythm is closely associated to the daytime and nighttime hours in an organism's environment.
Topic: Biological rhythms Language: English Lexile: 1180 http://www.nigms.nih.gov

Resetting Our Clocks: New Details About How the Body Tells Time
Many activities and events can disrupt the circadian rhythm of humans and other animals. These 24-hour cycles are controlled by the body's network of tiny timekeepers. Learn about research conducted by scientists at the National Institutes of Health that are helping us to better understand the relationship among biological clocks, circadian rhythms and physiology and find out how this knowledge can be used. This article explains that biological clocks work similarly across species, including humans.
Topic: Circadian rhythms, Biological rhythms Language: English Lexile: 1520 http://publications.nigms.nih.gov