As always, here are our favorite sleep related links of the week:

Research performed at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam has shown that sleep therapy helps to restore brain function in insomnia patients.
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Yahoo’s LiveScience recently posted an excellent article that debunks many of the common myths about sleep and sleep problems along with listing tips for good sleep hygiene, which includes things like developing a consistent sleep pattern, refraining from optional medication and other things that can prevent a good night’s sleep.
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A recent sleep study conducted at the Pennsylvania State University Medical School found that there was a connection between sleeping problems and high blood pressure.  Individuals who get fewer than five hours of sleep a night are more likely to suffer from hypertension.  Furthermore, lack of sleep is related to higher anxiety and stress levels, which are also linked to higher blood pressure.
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A recent study performed at the University of Pittsburgh found that the children of parents with a history of chronic insomnia are not only more prone to insomnia and other sleep disorders themselves, but they are more likely to experience daytime fatigue, engage in substance abuse, and to suffer from depression and anxiety.
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